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Anderson
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What is the best way to improve my study skills ?
It would really help me cause im not good at studying
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Brandon Lozano
Client Relationship Manager
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La Habra, California
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Brandon’s Answer
Hello Anderson!
I'm glad you called studying a "skill", because it is indeed one. So that means you can improve on it! There are several ways to build this skill, but first I recommend to understand what works for someone else might not work for you. So don't be hard on yourself. The first thing I recommend is to see how you learn. There are three basic styles Audible, Auditory, and Kinesthetic (hands on). There are many study methods that can compliment the style you learn in. Find out which you are by looking for clues from your body and mind when when you're learning. For example, I find myself being a combination of both. In fact to learn Calc I had to watch videos, and then explain to myself what I just learned as if I was teaching a class.
I will give you two techniques that I have used myself:
1.) The Feynman Technique- Choose whatever you want to learn about. Gather facts, write everything you want to know on the subject, keep writing more things down as you learn more (use a different color pen to write the new facts learned to show yourself you are learning more) and then explain those facts as if you were talking to a 12 yr old. Use words only a 12 year old would understand, if you find yourself not being able to explain the subject, go back to your reference sheet, this will help identify gaps in your learning. Then rewrite those notes again in 12 year old language, and then read it out loud again, and if it's still confusing reflect and refine. Then try to explain it to a peer who is in the same class as you, and see if they understand it.
"The person who says he knows what he thinks but cannot express it usually does not know what he thinks."
Mortimer Adler
2.) The next is a more of a focus. It's called the "Pomodoro Method." Often times it's not that we can't study, but our mind is consuming this information with not end in sight, which can be overwhelming. This method sets blocks of time. It usually has 4 twenty-five minute blocks, and after 25 minutes take a short 5-10 min break to check your phone, grab a drink, etc. Then you go back to focusing for another 25 min block. I used this method when I was studying for my brokerage licensing for my career. I would also assign each block of time to a certain learning goal. This broke up subjects, and was less overwhelming in my mind.
I really hope this helped.
Good Luck with everything!
Get familiar with your learning style and use it to your advantage
Try the Feynman technique
Pair studying with Pomodoro Method
I'm glad you called studying a "skill", because it is indeed one. So that means you can improve on it! There are several ways to build this skill, but first I recommend to understand what works for someone else might not work for you. So don't be hard on yourself. The first thing I recommend is to see how you learn. There are three basic styles Audible, Auditory, and Kinesthetic (hands on). There are many study methods that can compliment the style you learn in. Find out which you are by looking for clues from your body and mind when when you're learning. For example, I find myself being a combination of both. In fact to learn Calc I had to watch videos, and then explain to myself what I just learned as if I was teaching a class.
I will give you two techniques that I have used myself:
1.) The Feynman Technique- Choose whatever you want to learn about. Gather facts, write everything you want to know on the subject, keep writing more things down as you learn more (use a different color pen to write the new facts learned to show yourself you are learning more) and then explain those facts as if you were talking to a 12 yr old. Use words only a 12 year old would understand, if you find yourself not being able to explain the subject, go back to your reference sheet, this will help identify gaps in your learning. Then rewrite those notes again in 12 year old language, and then read it out loud again, and if it's still confusing reflect and refine. Then try to explain it to a peer who is in the same class as you, and see if they understand it.
"The person who says he knows what he thinks but cannot express it usually does not know what he thinks."
Mortimer Adler
2.) The next is a more of a focus. It's called the "Pomodoro Method." Often times it's not that we can't study, but our mind is consuming this information with not end in sight, which can be overwhelming. This method sets blocks of time. It usually has 4 twenty-five minute blocks, and after 25 minutes take a short 5-10 min break to check your phone, grab a drink, etc. Then you go back to focusing for another 25 min block. I used this method when I was studying for my brokerage licensing for my career. I would also assign each block of time to a certain learning goal. This broke up subjects, and was less overwhelming in my mind.
I really hope this helped.
Good Luck with everything!
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Sandra Lopez
Stress Engineer
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Renton, Washington
Updated
Sandra’s Answer
A few things that helped me a lot:
- Having a whiteboard or something where you can write reminders and put it somewhere very visible for you.
- Try making a small list of the things that you will study and mark as completed when done, this helps a lot with accountability.
- Create mind maps, this is super useful to remember a lot of concepts, specially if you get creative with it, using colors and drawings, having the visual cue will help you remember more.
- You can team with classmates and study together, take turns to ask questions to each other, to solve exercises and explain them.
- Turn off your phone or put it away for the time you set to be studying.
- Having a whiteboard or something where you can write reminders and put it somewhere very visible for you.
- Try making a small list of the things that you will study and mark as completed when done, this helps a lot with accountability.
- Create mind maps, this is super useful to remember a lot of concepts, specially if you get creative with it, using colors and drawings, having the visual cue will help you remember more.
- You can team with classmates and study together, take turns to ask questions to each other, to solve exercises and explain them.
- Turn off your phone or put it away for the time you set to be studying.
Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Hong Kong
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. This is a very common question many students have.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Complete your assignments everyday and assign some time to work one your projects.
2. Do revision every day after your class
3. Prepare and review the material of next day's lesson every day. Raise the question in the class if any. Actively participate the class discussion.
4. Prepare early for the exam / assessment. Assign some revision time every day
5. Form study groups with your classmates to discuss the material
Also, make sure you have sufficient sleep every day and have exercise from time to time.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Below are my suggestions :
1. Complete your assignments everyday and assign some time to work one your projects.
2. Do revision every day after your class
3. Prepare and review the material of next day's lesson every day. Raise the question in the class if any. Actively participate the class discussion.
4. Prepare early for the exam / assessment. Assign some revision time every day
5. Form study groups with your classmates to discuss the material
Also, make sure you have sufficient sleep every day and have exercise from time to time.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Anna Maria
Student
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Updated
Anna’s Answer
Try making a time table for the subjects to be studied. Make sure the timetable has breaks in it . Avoid looking into your phone while studying . Try using some app lock timer apps to lock the apps which you use frequently. Calm yourself down & believe in yourself. This is the most important thing