Self-testing and teach-back — Memory techniques for students

Memory tip

Pull it out to keep it in — “recalling makes a memory stronger than re-reading”

1. Active recall: closed-book writing, quizzing with cards, teaching your sibling, answering old questions, covering the answers.
2. Passive review: re-reading the chapter, highlighting everything, copying notes neatly, staring at the page.
3. Teach-back: learn the topic → close the book → explain it simply → check what you missed. Wrong cards go back in the “again” pile: 30 − 7 right = 23.

Use it for: After every lesson, homework revision, before tests and while learning definitions.

Worked example: 🧪 Active recall or passive review: re-reading the chapter? → passive review

✏️ Practice

Work it out in your head or on paper, then tap your answer — or type it and press Check. Stuck? Press “Show me how”.

🏁 Lesson 20 test

20 questions. Check each answer, then go to the next one. Get 16 or more right to pass.

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🖨️ Memory Techniques Worksheet: Self-Testing and Teach-Back

• Worksheet set 1 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 2 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 3 (PDF)