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Brantley H.
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Improve your metacognition
You need to master these skills:
- Planning: think about the right learning methods you will use for learning something new and the way you will manage your time and energy.
- Monitoring: be aware of your progress while learning; don't be passive and always question everything.
- Evaluating: when you finish a chunk, consider your performance and assess the strategies you used.
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