Top IB scorers don't study more — they study smarter. Learn how to use learning science to make your study time twice as effective with active recall, spaced repetition, interleaving, and sleep optimization.
🧩 1. Active Recall Beats Passive Reading
Instead of rereading notes,quiz yourself.
- Close your book and explain the topic aloud.
- Write down everything you remember, then check what you missed. That struggle islearning in action.
🔁 2. Use Spaced Repetition
Review each topic 1 day, 3 days, 7 days, and 14 days later. Spacing practice builds memory faster than cramming — proven by 100+ cognitive studies.
🧮 3. Interleave Subjects
Alternate between two subjects (e.g., Math + Econ). Mixing ideas helps your brain connect concepts and improves recall.