: Use rhymes (e.g., "In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue") or acronyms to lock in facts . 3. Study and Review Methods

: Multitasking can decrease your speed and accuracy by up to 50%. Focus on one piece of information at a time to ensure it is properly encoded .

: Review new material after 2 days, 7 days, and 30 days. Spacing out your retrieval practice forces your brain to work harder to pull the memory up, making it stronger .

: Break down complex words into vivid images. For example, to remember "Hobart" is the capital of Tasmania, you might picture a hobo looking at a piece of art .