Concrete Examples
Connecting abstract ideas to specific examples helps you to understand them better and remember them more easily.
See below for details or review this downloadable poster.
How to Do It
Collect examples your teacher has used, and look in your class materials for as many examples as you can find.
Make the link between the idea you are studying and each example, so that you understand how the example applies to the idea.
Share examples with friends, and explain them to each other for added benefits.
Note:
You may find examples on the internet that are not used appropriately. Make sure your examples are correct – check with your teacher.
Ultimately, creating your own relevant examples will be the most helpful for learning.
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