In academics, cramming (also known as mugging) is the practice of working intensively to absorb large volumes of informational material in short amounts of time. It is often done by students in preparation for upcoming exams. Cramming is often discouraged by educators because the hurried coverage of material tends to result in poor retention.

Cramming usually occurs during the revision week, also known as swotvac in Commonwealth countries.

The pressure to excel academically has led to cramming behavior among students as young as five years old.

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See also

• Cram school, a specialized school which teaches students to memorize facts for examinations.
• Rote learning
• Study skills

External links

• Cramming on wikiHow
• Cramming Techniques on TestTakingTips.com
• The dangers of cramming for exams, Penn State University