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Studies found that hand written notes are better than typed written notes.
Know what works for you. If you think typing is best for you, then learn how to take note effectively using that system.
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Understanding a subject is like having a mental model of that subject in your mind. And when you understand something, it is easier to retain it.
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Understanding where a topic fits in the wider picture.
Ali Abdaal, a doctor and a YouTuber, likes to say, “Don't miss the forest from the trees.”
What this phrase means is that don't get too focused on a certain topic without understanding where it fits in the overal...
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Feynman technique: being able to explain something or teach to a friend or to a 5-year-old what you've just learned.
After learning a topic, ask yourself:
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Active recall is when you're testing youself.
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These ideas came from a skillshare class I recently took titled “How to Study for Exams - An Evidence-Based Masterclass” by Ali Abdaal. The class were divided into 3 sections namely 1) Understanding, 2) Remembering, and 3) Focusing. In this quick deepstash idea, I will try to summarize or simplify the 1st section: Understanding.
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