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Katelyn
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What are the best ways to study beyond using flashcards (Quizlet, Knowt, etc.)?
I like to take notes and I handwrite them, but I don't get a whole lot out of them after having written them.
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Marianna Katorgina
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I know one method it helps me to learn smth big especially if i don't understand stuff: learn different parts in different places. An answer to question 1 on the couch, another in the kitchen, desk and etc. When it is time( like test or smth)you wil associate parts of stuff with places and it will be easy to recall.
Ester Reis
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Hi
Try using Active Study: Ask questions about what you're learning and see if you can answer them without peeking. The Pomodoro Method is also great: study for 25 minutes and then take a short break. This can help you focus and use your time well. Mind maps and talking about it with others can also help you remember things better. These techniques, along with flashcards, can really improve your study.
Try using Active Study: Ask questions about what you're learning and see if you can answer them without peeking. The Pomodoro Method is also great: study for 25 minutes and then take a short break. This can help you focus and use your time well. Mind maps and talking about it with others can also help you remember things better. These techniques, along with flashcards, can really improve your study.
Cathy Le, CRP, GMS-T
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Hi Katelyn,
I like to take notes too; matter of fact, I like to take lots of notes. I sometimes find myself as a human-type writer and try to jot down every single word that my professors say. Ultimately, I ended up in the same situation as you, where none of my notes made sense, and also, I was trying to write so fast that I couldn't even read my own handwriting!
It took me a while to realize this, but I've learned that I learn best when I'm listening to the lecture first and giving it my full attention, allowing my mind to process the information, and then after the lecture is over, I will write down the key points of the post-lecture and write down what I like most about it and what I do not like. I find that this method works best for me where I'm actually retaining the information I learned longer and is able to refer back to it.
Overall, I'd say try out a few things and see what works best for you. You know yourself best, so see what works best for you and continue with that.
Best wishes,
Cathy
I like to take notes too; matter of fact, I like to take lots of notes. I sometimes find myself as a human-type writer and try to jot down every single word that my professors say. Ultimately, I ended up in the same situation as you, where none of my notes made sense, and also, I was trying to write so fast that I couldn't even read my own handwriting!
It took me a while to realize this, but I've learned that I learn best when I'm listening to the lecture first and giving it my full attention, allowing my mind to process the information, and then after the lecture is over, I will write down the key points of the post-lecture and write down what I like most about it and what I do not like. I find that this method works best for me where I'm actually retaining the information I learned longer and is able to refer back to it.
Overall, I'd say try out a few things and see what works best for you. You know yourself best, so see what works best for you and continue with that.
Best wishes,
Cathy