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How do I keep everything I learned through the school year over the summer ?
It’s summer and I don’t want to forget anything or lose the information completely.is their anything I can do to retain the information until I go back to school
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John’s Answer
I agree with what the others have said: practice and reviewing. Whether this is through Quizlets or simply reviewing your own notes and previous tests, find a way to practice and review that you enjoy. After all, you are not in school during the summer and no one is telling you what to learn or how to learn. Find a way you enjoy to keep everything fresh.
However, I think that it is important that you also make sure to enjoy the summer and all it has to offer outside of school. It is GREAT that you want to make sure that you don't forget things over the summer, but make sure to also enjoy the fact that you have the summer off. This is a period of time for you to relax and reset, charging your batteries back up for next year.
Now, I am not saying that you shouldn't practice and review your materials. I think this is a great idea, especially to stay ahead of your studies. But, make sure that you balance this studying with all the other amazing things summer has to offer: relaxing and recharging, spending time with friends and family, pursuing a new or old hobby, learning a new skill, travel, etc. etc. Possibilities are quite endless!
Hope you have a great summer!
However, I think that it is important that you also make sure to enjoy the summer and all it has to offer outside of school. It is GREAT that you want to make sure that you don't forget things over the summer, but make sure to also enjoy the fact that you have the summer off. This is a period of time for you to relax and reset, charging your batteries back up for next year.
Now, I am not saying that you shouldn't practice and review your materials. I think this is a great idea, especially to stay ahead of your studies. But, make sure that you balance this studying with all the other amazing things summer has to offer: relaxing and recharging, spending time with friends and family, pursuing a new or old hobby, learning a new skill, travel, etc. etc. Possibilities are quite endless!
Hope you have a great summer!
Thank you for the advice, John.
sophia
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Logan’s Answer
Hi Sophia,
Great question! I went through the same thing (and still do in current job). I would look at different books, online articles, YouTube videos, Tik Toks, or shows that have to do with the content you learn in school. For example, if you learned about certain science/medical terms, you could look them up in the summer and watch content that can help you keep learning.
Hope this helps!
Great question! I went through the same thing (and still do in current job). I would look at different books, online articles, YouTube videos, Tik Toks, or shows that have to do with the content you learn in school. For example, if you learned about certain science/medical terms, you could look them up in the summer and watch content that can help you keep learning.
Hope this helps!
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Sean’s Answer
Hi Sophia,
I discovered a helpful trick during my junior year of high school that I used in college, and I hope it benefits you too. Whenever I took a challenging course, especially ones that needed practice like Math, Computer Science, or Physics, I would write down key concepts and simple problems on a big notecard. I made another card for the more difficult topics and problems. Keep these cards nearby, and whenever you have a few spare minutes, spend ten minutes reviewing them. I did this several times a week during long breaks in the school year and every weekend in the summer while in college. This routine helped me keep ideas fresh and avoid having to relearn things. Remember, if you don't use it, you lose it! Best of luck!
I discovered a helpful trick during my junior year of high school that I used in college, and I hope it benefits you too. Whenever I took a challenging course, especially ones that needed practice like Math, Computer Science, or Physics, I would write down key concepts and simple problems on a big notecard. I made another card for the more difficult topics and problems. Keep these cards nearby, and whenever you have a few spare minutes, spend ten minutes reviewing them. I did this several times a week during long breaks in the school year and every weekend in the summer while in college. This routine helped me keep ideas fresh and avoid having to relearn things. Remember, if you don't use it, you lose it! Best of luck!
I appreciate you taking the time to answer this.
sophia
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Tyler’s Answer
Just as everyone else is mentioning, review old notes or old worksheets to help retain the information. It's hard to retain everything you learned so focus on key concepts and the nitty gritty just come with practice. You can also look online for topics you are interested in that relate to what you learned in school and try connecting what you learned with the topic at end. Good Luck with your review and make sure to also have some fun during your summer!
Your advice was so helpful!
sophia
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Quadesia’s Answer
It’s all about reinforcement. Try buying math books that contain math equations on your grade level and completing those throughout the summer. Also, looking up a summer reading list for your grade level another great option. You can try to read at least 3 books off the list and complete complex comprehension or essay activities based on the reads.
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Sophia’s Answer
Hi Sophia,
That's a great question! I recommend using Quizlet for reviews. It helps with memorizing and has fun learning games that make studying more enjoyable. Another idea is to read books related to your subjects during the summer, either in your free time or while relaxing outside.
Remember, teachers usually understand that some knowledge might be lost during long breaks. Keep up with any summer assignments, and when school starts, don't hesitate to ask your teacher for review materials on important topics.
That's a great question! I recommend using Quizlet for reviews. It helps with memorizing and has fun learning games that make studying more enjoyable. Another idea is to read books related to your subjects during the summer, either in your free time or while relaxing outside.
Remember, teachers usually understand that some knowledge might be lost during long breaks. Keep up with any summer assignments, and when school starts, don't hesitate to ask your teacher for review materials on important topics.
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Alexis’s Answer
Hi Sophia,
To add to John's response, some other ideas you could try are:
1. Review regularly; dedicate a small amount of time each week to go over notes, textbooks, or past assignments.
2. Apply what you learned through teaching someone else; explain concepts to a fiend of family member to reinforce your understanding. If there are opportunities to tutor someone else this would be a good opportunity to keep the concepts fresh.
3. Read or watch videos; choose books related to the subjects you can read more or find videos on the topics on Khan Academy, CrashCourse, or YouTube.
4. Stay Organized; don't throw away your notes or textbooks and keep them handy for quick refreshers.
Hope that helps! Remember, summer is also for fun and rest, so make sure to balance both; good luck!
To add to John's response, some other ideas you could try are:
1. Review regularly; dedicate a small amount of time each week to go over notes, textbooks, or past assignments.
2. Apply what you learned through teaching someone else; explain concepts to a fiend of family member to reinforce your understanding. If there are opportunities to tutor someone else this would be a good opportunity to keep the concepts fresh.
3. Read or watch videos; choose books related to the subjects you can read more or find videos on the topics on Khan Academy, CrashCourse, or YouTube.
4. Stay Organized; don't throw away your notes or textbooks and keep them handy for quick refreshers.
Hope that helps! Remember, summer is also for fun and rest, so make sure to balance both; good luck!
Thank you, Alexis!
sophia
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John’s Answer
Nothing beats practice. Find a fun app that will quiz/test you on what you learned and schedule time daily or weekly to practice.
You might even find yourself improving as you practice over the summer!
You might even find yourself improving as you practice over the summer!
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Don’s Answer
To keep your memory sharp over the summer, try looking over your notes, journals, and tests from past courses about once a month. Reading your own writing can help you remember important lectures and key points. I recently looked at my class notes from studying in France nearly 50 years ago, and it was incredible how much I remembered from those lectures.
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Prajakta P’s Answer
We often forget information even after understanding or memorizing it. To effectively recall what we’ve learned, it’s important to regularly review and practice the material, keeping our memory fresh. Techniques like creating mind maps can also help us retain and remember key information more efficiently. Once you become skilled at making mind maps, you’ll find it much easier to use them for even simple/complex tasks.
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Seema’s Answer
It's great that you want to make the effort to retain your learnings. As others have, I would suggest that you spend some time reviewing what you have learned, especially for the subjects that are not as easy or interesting to you. There are so many fun ways to do that on your phone or computer these days. Maybe you could also find a friend who you can work with. Make it a game and quiz each other as you learn together!
Thank you so much for the advice.
sophia
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Lynn’s Answer
It's about active engagement. Don't just re-read notes. Instead:
1) Try 'teaching' someone about it. By doing this and reading aloud,, there can be recall and identifying gaps in your understandings.
2) Find real-world application for the topic. For example, if you have studied programming, build an app!
3) Repetition: review key topics regularly. Short, consistent bursts are more effective than cramming.
1) Try 'teaching' someone about it. By doing this and reading aloud,, there can be recall and identifying gaps in your understandings.
2) Find real-world application for the topic. For example, if you have studied programming, build an app!
3) Repetition: review key topics regularly. Short, consistent bursts are more effective than cramming.
I appreciate this, thank you for the advice.
sophia
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Anish Raghav’s Answer
To keep what you learned over the summer fresh in your mind, try using your knowledge in fun ways. Start with some practice problems online. Then, take it up a notch by teaching what you know to someone else. If your friends aren't keen, you can always pretend to teach an imaginary friend, like a pencil named Penny. Remember, Einstein said that if you can't explain something to a child, you might not understand it well enough. Once you're able to explain it to "Penny," try creating your own practice problems. This will really help you get the hang of it. Plus, I agree with the other great tips shared here!
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Swapna’s Answer
Keep building on what you learned last year. If you don't keep it fresh, you might forget it. Instead of just rereading the same material, find updated versions to stay informed and maintain continuity.
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Malik’s Answer
You will naturally forget things by not practice them so if you would like to retain information make a concerted effort to continually learn not only the topic you want to remember but a variety of other topics so you have vast amount of knowledge and can speak on them. You also could ramp up on learning about English, math, and science just prior to returning to school. Best of luck, Sophia!
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Karen’s Answer
Great question! If you're worried about forgetting what you learned during the school year, it might be because you focused on memorizing for tests instead of really understanding the material. Schools often emphasize test scores, but it's important to truly grasp the concepts.
Studying for tests is necessary, but when teachers introduce new topics, try to change your approach. Experiment with different methods to find what works best for you. You might need to reread your textbooks, ask your teachers for extra help, or do practice tests to improve through repetition.
Instead of worrying about retaining information over the summer, focus on developing better learning habits during the school year. This way, you'll understand and remember the material more deeply, and it will stay with you longer.
Studying for tests is necessary, but when teachers introduce new topics, try to change your approach. Experiment with different methods to find what works best for you. You might need to reread your textbooks, ask your teachers for extra help, or do practice tests to improve through repetition.
Instead of worrying about retaining information over the summer, focus on developing better learning habits during the school year. This way, you'll understand and remember the material more deeply, and it will stay with you longer.
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Lisa’s Answer
How to Keep Learning Over Summer
Review a little each week (notes, flashcards, or teach someone).
Read often (books, articles, or audiobooks).
Use learning apps like Khan Academy or Quizlet.
Write in a journal about what you learned.
Do fun projects based on school subjects.
Make it a game with quizzes or challenges.
Talk about ideas with friends or family
Review a little each week (notes, flashcards, or teach someone).
Read often (books, articles, or audiobooks).
Use learning apps like Khan Academy or Quizlet.
Write in a journal about what you learned.
Do fun projects based on school subjects.
Make it a game with quizzes or challenges.
Talk about ideas with friends or family
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Marissa’s Answer
What an awesome question! I suggest making a study sheet for each topic where you'd like to keep that information fresh. And keep them separate as to not overwhelm and help focus. Whatever cadence works for you , take a sheet out and review that and quiz yourself. Maybe even then take a topic and give yourself a little research project to dig in a bit deeper and find more material on the matter. If there is a particular topic that you struggle with - you could ask a friend, parent, mentor to quiz you for fun. Work it into summer activities! When you're swimming or cycling - make certain intervals where you have to answer a question. Good luck!