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Practice Problems and Self-Testing

Practice Problems and Self-Testing

Help's you identify areas where more practice is needed and improve your problem-solving skills.

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Cramming

Cramming

  • Ineffective, often can lead to burnout.
  • Instead, space out study sessions over time to allow brain to process & retain information more effectively.

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Note-Taking

Note-Taking

  • Recording key information from lectures, readings, or other sources.
  • Both techniques help's with focus on most important information and improve your comprehension.

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Study Environment

Study Environment

Choose quiet distraction-free place to focus on the task at hand.

  • Library, quiet spot at home, or dedicated study space at school.

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Summarizing

Summarizing

Condensing information into your own words, highlighting key ideas.

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Mind Mapping

Mind Mapping

  • Visual representation of relationships between ideas, using diagrams, branches, and symbols.
  • Both techniques help's you organize and understand complex information.

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Active Recall

Active Recall

Actively retrieving information from memory,

  • By asking & answering questions,
  • Summarizing key points, or
  • Teaching material to someone else.

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Visualization

Visualization

Creating sensory rich mental images of key concepts or information.

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Spaced repetition

Spaced repetition

Reviewing information at increasing intervals strengthen's your memory & retention.

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Teach the Material to Someone Else

Teach the Material to Someone Else

  • It force's you to think deeply about the concepts and explain them in clear and concise way.
  • Help's identify any gaps in your understanding to work on.

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Flashcards and Mnemonic Devices

Flashcards and Mnemonic Devices

  • Flashcards for memorizing key facts, formulas, or definitions.
  • Mnemonics are memory aids help you to associate concepts with easier-to-remember words or phrases.

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Reward Yourself

Reward Yourself

  • For completing study goals or achieving milestones.
  • Help's you stay motivated & on track.

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Take Breaks and Get Enough Sleep

Take Breaks and Get Enough Sleep

  • Regular Breaks to stay focused longer, to avoid burnout.
  • Resting each night allow your brain to repair and reset & rest and recharge.

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Self-Testing

When you test yourself on the material, you can identify knowledge gaps and bring weak areas to light.

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