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How not to study
A lot of students including my past self practice some of the worst study techniques that waste a lot of time and also gives you a false sense of achievement. They keep wailing and looking for time managing strategies and increasing the number of hours they study. These Bad techniques are often used by their peers and even suggested by their teachers and many students never ever realise that the way they are studying is not very competent.
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Dont be spoonfed. Learn stuff yourself.
Learn the stuff from books yourself. You dont need everything being spoonfed by a teacher. That way you'll the grow the most. Go to lectures later or run a step ahead of your Teacher
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List of the worst techniques (B)
5. Taking notes in non-quiz format
Always take notes as if you are testing your future self. Keep it QnA style for easy active recall. Anki and Remnote are Godsent for you.
6. Reading theory and not practicing questions
justjump into the pool. ...
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List of the worst techniques (A)
1. Going to a lecture cold
learn the concepts, formulas and structure of the material before the class, now without having any train to run after, you can be relaxed and get the most outta it.
2. Rewatching lectures and PPTs
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Best genres to study
So here are some suggested genres and examples of each that may help put your brain in the right frame of mind. Take a listen.
- Classical music—Mind-boosting effect helps with mathematics
- Sounds of nature—Keeps your brain engaged by increasing concentration
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A New Way To Study
Studying takes too much time, and there is only a limited number of hours. Spaced repetition method uses time intervals and makes you recall more information, using less time.
The spacing effect maximizes learning and your study becomes more efficient and consumes less time.
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