All posts and guides tagged with ‘memory’.
Understanding how memory works is key to effective revision. These articles explore evidence-based memorisation techniques, the science of forgetting and retention, and practical methods like mnemonics and memory palaces that help GCSE and A-Level students retain more of what they learn. Find out how your brain encodes and retrieves information, and use that knowledge to revise in ways that make facts and concepts stick for the long term.
Learn how spaced repetition works and how to use it for GCSE revision. Science-backed technique that helps you remember what you study for longer.
Learn how active recall works and why it beats re-reading notes. Practical GCSE revision techniques including flashcards, blurting, and self-testing.
Each article tagged with ‘memory’ has been written to support GCSE and A-Level students during their revision. To get the best results, we recommend reading the posts that match your current topics, then testing yourself using past papers from your exam board. Combining reading with active recall and spaced repetition will help the information stick in your long-term memory.
If you are looking for more structured revision support, explore our study guides for step-by-step walkthroughs of key topics, or browse resources like past papers and formula sheets to strengthen your exam preparation. You can also check the exam timetable to plan your revision schedule around your upcoming papers.