Dedicated study area (Behavior Reinforcement)

There is always the repeating method (e.g. flash cards), but a better way is to use Mnemonics which consists of:

1. Acronyms: Acronyms help you remember and memorize facts, terms, and idioms.
2. Coin Sayings
3. Interacti...

• Study groups are powerful.
• Read the whole thing & then reread and understand each paragraph, one by one.
• Sleep well, have a good rest for your memory.
• Write notes during the class, then relook at them right after the class to give it depth. It will not work if you do ...

The more active you are in your learning, the more effective. The way to learn effectively is first you have to decide what you are learning: facts or concepts? Understanding the name of a bone is a fact, but understanding what it does in the body is a concept.

Can you put the concept in yo...

A human can usually keep focused and actively studying for about 20-30 minutes in one sitting. Interestingly though, it just take a 5 minute break to regain the focus necessary.

In a break, it's better to do something enjoyable, take to a friend, listen to music, etc.

The SQ3Rs Method

SQ3R = Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review

1. Survey: a textbook is not a novel, so you can go through the entire chapter and survey it. Skim titles, look...