Thus, this information is easier to recall. An all nighter only leads to mental exhaustion. I was so sure I understood the material. Thinking you mastered the facts and knowing the facts are two different things. To prove to yourself you KNOW the material, test yourself.
Transform section headings into questions.
Next, try answering these questions in writing. There will be no question whether you know the answer. There is just too much to remember. Organize information into a logical framework that allows you to see relationships. Copyright 2000 Saint Joseph's University.