Your friend approaches you for help regarding a module that has a lot of information. For tests, they need to write long essays explaining the concepts. She struggles because the content has a lot of terminology and is too complicated. Which technique would you recommend your friend use?
a. Interleaved practice.
b. Active retrieval.
c. Note taking method.
d. Elaboration.
b. Active retrieval
Active retrieval involves actively recalling information without looking at the material. This technique can help your friend recall the concepts and terminology better for their essays. Asking themselves questions, attempting to explain the concepts in their own words, and teaching the material to someone else can all be effective ways to practice active retrieval. This will not only improve their understanding of the material but also help them with writing the essays more effectively.