Achieving academic success involves study. But what are the best ways to study? I've collected a few ideas below that may help you in all your classes, both in high school, college and graduate school. Try them out and see what works best for you.
The two most effective study methods:
Other ideas.
The two most effective study methods:
- SELF TESTING. Quiz yourself outside of class. You can do this by answering questions at the end of a chapter, using flashcards (physical or digital), or using the Cornell method of taking notes in class then self-testing. We will practice using the Cornell method in class.
- DISTRIBUTED PRACTICE. Instead of one or two big cramming sessions, spread out learning over time in shorter sessions. The brain seems to learn new information more deeply when study is spread out.
Other ideas.
- WRITE THINGS DOWN. One way to make new learning stick is to write it, whether in the form of sentences, bullet points, or lists. Some research suggests that writing may be more powerful than typing.
- SHARE. If you can explain new learning to someone else, say a parent or friend, you are more likely to clearly understand it. For those of you who love social media, try Twitter. Tweet what you learn as if it's the latest pop culture gossip!
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