An effective way to understand something is to explain it to someone else. You can do this by using the Explaining the Concepts exercises that ask you to respond with verbal or written explanations. Speaking or writing about a new concept uses a different part of your brain than thinking about the concept. Explaining new ideas verbally will quickly reveal any gaps in your understanding. It will also help you to remember new concepts for longer periods of time.

What does it mean when we say that a formula models real- world phenomena?