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Rereading your notes feels productive, but it fades fast. Testing yourself on a schedule is harder work — and it is the most reliable way to remember what you study.
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Rereading your notes feels productive, but it fades fast. Testing yourself on a schedule is harder work — and it is the most reliable way to remember what you study.
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