How to Study (Tips & Techniques)

How to Study Continued 1. Walk Before An Exam It’s been proven that exercise can boost your memory and brain power. 2. Speak Out Loud Instead of Simply Reading Although this may make you look a little crazy, give it a go! You will be surprised how much more you can remember when you’ve said it out loud. 3. Reward Yourself With A Treat There are many ways to integrate a reward system into your study habits. 4. Teach What You Have Learned The best way to test if you really understand something is to try to teach it to someone else. 5. Create Mental Associations – GoConqr.com The ability to make connections is not only an easier way to remember information, but it’s the fuel of creativity and intelligence. Mind Maps are an easy way to connect ideas by creating a visual overview of different connections. 6. Draw Diagrams Drawing diagrams will help you to visualise information which would be hard to describe. This creates a visual memory in your mind which can be recalled in an exam. 7. Mnemonics Mnemonics are memory devices that help learners recall larger pieces of information, especially in the form of lists like characteristics, steps, stages, parts, phases >> http://www.learningassistance.com/2006/january/mnemonics.html 9. Watch a Documentary on the Topic Documentaries are an entertaining way of compacting an entire story into a short timeframe. 10. Search Google Like a Pro Save time when researching sources online by mastering the biggest search engine in the world; Google >> http://lifehacker.com/google-tips-and-tricks-every-student-should-know-1508121671 11. Create Flashcards for Quick Memory Buzz Quickly test your knowledge of key concepts, definitions, quotes and formulas with flashcards. GoConqr is a fantastic online resource which allows you to create flashcards, mind maps, quizzes and study timetables. You can now download the GoConqr app for Android or IOS >> www.goconqr.com 12. Take Regular Study Breaks When your brain is working, you need to take regular study breaks to help your brain absorb more information but also to keep you motivated and focused when you are working. Take a short break after 45-50 minutes study as your focus and concentration will become impaired after this period, anything new after 1 hour 30 minutes does not get assimilated. 13. Listen to the Right Type of Music for Study Classical music is peaceful and harmonious making it one of the best options to listen to when studying. It seems that there is evidence that Mozart improves mental performance. They call it the “Mozart Effect.” Make a Mozart playlist on Spotify. 14. Make Your Study Space Portable We may be creatures of habit with favourite seats in the library but information retention actually improves when you vary the places where you study. 15. Practice, Practice, Practice… Practicing sample answers to past exam questions can help train your brain to retrieve information. Create realistic, exam-like condition and test your understanding of each subject. 16. Don’t Stay Up All Night Before an Exam Make sure to get adequate rest the nights leading up to your exams. When you sleep, your brain assimilates the information you have learned when studying so getting a good night’s sleep will help you remember those pesky maths formulas you need for your exam! 17. Discover News Ways to Learn Trying new methods of studying can help you find what really works for you. Use technology to your advantage by watching educational TED Talks or downloading useful dictionary apps for example. 18. Use Scents to Jog Your Memory This may seem a bit random but spraying an unfamiliar scent while you’re studying can help jog your memory when you spray it again just before an exam.