Active Recall Basics

Question 1

What is Active Recall?

Answer 1

When you can recall a memory: concept, ideas, vocabulary, etc. without the need for any type of prompt; off the top of your head.

Question 2

What is the difference between recognition of something and being able to actively recall it?

Answer 2

Recognition of something (the recollection of a memory through a prompt) results in a false sense misconception of “knowing” it. When you know and understand something you are able to recall it at any given time, which is the definition of active recollection.

Question 3

Why should you integrate active recall into your note taking into study sessions?

Answer 3

It generously saves time since when you actively recall something it means you understand that concept you just learned and so you won’t need to review it again at a later time.

Question 4

How do you use the SQ3R study method?

Answer 4

5 steps:
1. Survey and skim the material to get an idea of what it is about
2. Write questions you think the text might answer
3. Actively read and engage the text, tying to answer the questions you created
4. Actively recall what you have just learned in your own words
5. Review what the point of the material was and summarize what you have learned

Question 5

What is the Feynman technique and how is it used?

Answer 5

The Feynman technique is essentially teaching someone the lesson you can correctly recall.