Re-reading feels productive because the page looks familiar. Familiarity, though, is not the same as being able to recall something when a question is staring at you.
Retrieval is the workout
Every time you pull a fact out of memory, you strengthen the path to it. Quizzing yourself forces that retrieval. Reading does not.
A routine that works
- Read once, slowly, with a table or summary in front of you.
- Close it and quiz yourself straight away, even if you feel unready.
- Check what you missed and read only those rows again.
- Repeat the next day, then three days later, then a week later.
The gaps between attempts matter. Spacing the practice is what turns short-term recognition into something you can still recall in the exam hall.
Use the right kind of facts
Quizzes are best for discrete facts: botanical names, institutes, acts, nutrient contents and definitions. For concepts and processes, such as how a breeding method works, write a short explanation from memory instead.
Do not chase a perfect score
A score of 60% on your first attempt is useful information, not a failure. It tells you exactly which rows to revisit. Retake the quiz after revising and watch the number climb.