activerecall
nounUK /ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl/
US /ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔl/
Active recall is when you try to remember something from your memory instead of just reading it again.
She used active recall by covering her notes and saying the answers out loud.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A study method where you quiz yourself to make learning stronger.
Active recall helped him pass the spelling test.
3. The act of pulling information out of your brain on purpose.
Active recall is harder than rereading, but it works better.
4. A learning technique that uses questions instead of passive review.
Teachers often recommend active recall for exam preparation.