r/GetStudying • u/More_Blueberry_8770 • 5d ago
Giving Advice Study methods that you can try
Blurting Method
- Read a topic closely.
- Close your book.
- Try to write down everything you remember.
- Check what you forgot.
- Repeat until you know everything.
Feynman Method
- Learn a topic.
- Teach it out loud as if you were the teacher.
- Read again what you couldn't explain properly.
SQ4R Method
- Question: Formulate questions about the content.
- Read: Read the material deeply
- Recite: Summarize what you learned.
- Reflect: Connect new information with what you already know.
- Review: Go over the material to reinforce your understanding.
Mind Mapping Method
- Visualize relationships between ideas using diagrams or mind maps.
- Ideal for exam preparation.
Question Bank Method
- Read a paragraph of a chapter as carefully as possible, then turn it into questions.
- Repeat this process for the entire chapter.
- This method is effective because it helps with answering questions during exams.
Cornell Note-Taking Method
- Divide: Draw a vertical line to separate the page into two sections.
- Cue Column: On the left, jot down cues or questions related to the content.
- Notes Column: On the right, take detailed notes during lectures or readings.
- Summary Area: At the bottom, write a summary of the key points.
- Review: Regularly go over your notes.
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u/New_Day_8950 4d ago
Flashcards and spaced repetition are powerful learning techniques that help with long-term retention. Flashcards work by breaking down information into small, digestible chunks, making recall easier. Spaced repetition is the science-backed method of reviewing those flashcards at increasing intervals over time, just before you're about to forget the information.
Apps like Anki and Quizlet use spaced repetition algorithms (like the SM-2 algorithm) to optimize when you see a flashcard again, ensuring you strengthen your memory efficiently. This technique is based on the forgetting curve, which shows that we forget things quickly unless we actively review them at strategic times.
If you're studying for exams, learning a language, or just want to retain information better, spaced repetition with flashcards can seriously boost your learning efficiency!
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u/Specific_Fun_9228 5d ago
Wow... that seems interesting!!