What are some tips for remembering what I've studied for an exam?

There are several techniques you can use to increase your recall and retention for an exam. 1. Try reading your materials out loud. Reading out loud commits the information to a different part of the memory than just reading, which increases your retention. 2. Teach the materials. Teach what you've studied to a friend, a parent, or even a stuffed animal. The idea is that you will both demonstrate mastery and find gaps in materials you've learned if you teach them. 3. Draw diagrams of more complex ideas or, for example, all the muscles in the human body. Recalling information this way not only helps you further commit it to memory, but will show you what you need to brush up on.