Once you have solved a chapter’s problems with the manual’s help, wait two days. Then try 5 random problems closed-book. If you can’t solve them, you relied too heavily on the manual. Return to Step 1.
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Read the solution’s next step, then cover it. Try to complete the rest on your own. This technique (active recall) triples retention. Once you have solved a chapter’s problems with
Even with the best intentions, students misusing the solution manual exhibit predictable patterns. Watch out for these: Return to Step 1
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