Create real life examples

Association is putting things together that naturally go together such as cat and dog or chair and table. True learning actually happens when you associate what you are learning with what you already know. It is not being able to pass a test or repeat new data. Learning is when you can use or apply the information in real life.
Finding a reason to learn something makes it easier to remember. Have you ever sat in class thinking "Why am I learning this?" This is not such a useful question to be asking.
Create meaning by asking your teacher, "Why am I learning this? How will this be useful?" "What jobs could I go into if I was good at this subject?" If your teacher isn't sure find out for yourself. Everything you are learning has a real life application. The more real life examples you can find, the easier the information will be to remember.