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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Albert Stumm

MYSTERIOUS: Cramming for exams experts weigh in on how to study better - You Need To See This

Be Well-Education - Better Learning - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

If you’re dreading a midterm — or just studying hard to keep up in any class — chances are your study habits involve taking notes as you're reading and then going back over them. Maybe you pull out (or click on) a highlighter.

It turns out those old-fashioned study habits might work if you’re cramming for a test, but they aren’t very effective for long-term learning. There are better, more efficient ways to retain knowledge.

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