P – Procedural Information

• What is this? This is the “how-to” type of information (e.g., how to do a medical examination or write a program).
• How do I learn it efficiently? The key here is practice. Don’t waste time trying to memorize procedural steps without practicing them. Apply what you’ve learned as soon as possible to reinforce it.

A – Analogous Information

• What is this? Analogous information is anything that is connected to something you already know.
• How do I learn it efficiently? Create analogies and critique the analogy. When you relate new information to something familiar, critically examine how well the analogy holds up and where it falls short. This improves understanding and memory retention.

C – Conceptual Information

• What is this? This includes facts, theories, and principles (e.g., how a muscle contracts).
• How do I learn it efficiently? Use mapping techniques like mind mapping to see how different concepts are connected. Conceptual knowledge forms a network, and by mapping it, you’ll better understand how concepts interrelate.

E – Evidence Information

• What is this? This includes detailed facts and statistics that support conceptual knowledge.
• How do I learn it efficiently? Store the information (in notes or a second brain system like Notion or flashcards) and later rehearse it by recalling and applying the evidence to problems or discussions.

R – Reference Information

• What is this? These are very specific details that are important but don’t require deep conceptual understanding (e.g., dates or definitions).
• How do I learn it efficiently? Store and use a spaced repetition system like Anki to rehearse and memorize these details when needed.