Whether you're learning a new language or a subject like geography, these simple tips can save you hours of study and help you score better.
HIGHLIGHTING FUNDAMENTALS
You may have used markers in your textbooks and study notes; But are you getting the most out of it?
To learn anything, you must repeat the material. You see it again - and again -
and again. Then, when you are sure that you have learned the information, you will proceed to further studies. However, this iterative process also means that you waste time reviewing facts and information that you already know. Chapter
: Don't!
After you've learned about 80% of the content, use a yellow marker to highlight anything you missed. Next time, just focus on the yellow areas. Try the mnemonic process several times until you have absorbed about 80% of the yellow text. Then start over by marking in yellow with a pink marker. This creates an orange color. Spend more time remembering things with orange highlights.
This highlighting process creates three parts:
* Easy - no highlight
* Moderately difficult - yellow highlight
* Hard - orange highlight
The closer to the exam, the more time you should spend on the sections. orange area. These are your personal stumbles. 5% to 10% of unknown material usually causes 95% or more exam errors.
MAGNETISM - AND NOT THE PERSONAL KIND!
A magnetic metal clip board can be a useful learning tool. If you don't have one, you can use a small magnetic dry erase board and a bulldog clamp. You'll also need a small fridge magnet (a flat business card distributed by dentists and plumbers).
Attach a worksheet to the board and cover the answers with fridge magnets. If your phone rings or you get distracted going down to the fridge for a snack, the magnet will track your location on the page.
Experiment to see how many pages you can clamp onto the board at once before the magnet refuses to stick. You can work with a stack of 5 or more sheets. Iterate over the first one, put it at the bottom of the stack and move on to the next one.
After completing the test, you can recycle copies or prints by turning over and using the back of each page. You may even want to create your own notebook.
Stack the paper carefully. Place the stack on the edge of a desk or table and place a few heavy books on it. Use glue or white glue to paint the ends. Once the glue dries, remove the books and separate the stack into manageable notebooks.