Top 10 Simple Memory Hacks to Improve Exam Performance

1. Active Recall: => Stop rereading. => Close the book → try to remember → check again. => Fastest way to boost memory.

2. Spaced Repetition: => Revise on Day 1 → Day 2 → Day 4 → Day 7 → Day 15. => This prevents forgetting.

3. Teach What You Learn: Explain the topic to someone in simple language. This deepens understanding.

4. Use Mind Maps: Create visual maps, charts, and diagrams. Your brain remembers images more easily.

5. Chunking Method: Break big topics into small chunks. Short points = easier to recall.

6. Mnemonics: Use memory tricks: Planets, formulas, lists → turn into fun sentences.

7. 15–5 Focus Rule: Study 15 minutes → Break 5 minutes. Keeps your brain fresh and attentive.

8. Revise Before Sleep: 5 minutes revision before sleep → better memory consolidation.

9. First Letter Technique: Convert lists into initials. Example: KPCOFGS → “King Philip Came Over For Good Soup.”

10. Writing Recall: Close the book → write everything you remember. Improves long-term retention.