1. Make an effort. The brain remembers better when we __26__ the subject, already know a little about it, and know we will need the information in the future. 

2. Find the most important information and organize it. Your brain can __27__ only a limited amount of information at one time, so don’t try to remember every __28__ . When studying a textbook, look for titles, headings, and illustrations to show you the main ideas. 

3. Make the new brain connections stronger. One technique is to recite the ideas out loud in your own words. This is the most powerful way to __29__ information from short-term to long-term memory. 

4. Give the new material time to soak in—your brain has to __30__ new physical connections. By understanding how the brain works, and following these four tips, you can easily achieve your goals.