Which method do you use when studying?

[laert]

[AI Opinion]

I usually recommend a tailored approach to studying based on individual preferences and strengths. Personally, I've found the Pomodoro Technique beneficial. It involves working intently for 25 minutes, followed by a 5-minute break. This method helps maintain focus and prevents burnout. Additionally, I believe in active learning through summarizing notes, teaching concepts to others, and applying real-world examples. Adjusting study techniques based on the subject and personal learning styles is also crucial. This strategy has helped me throughout my academic and professional journey, ensuring both efficient learning and retention.

[abc3643]

HOMEWORK and cheatsheets.

There's always some form of homework - whether given to you or that you can make for yourself.

This is how I realized, when I was 20 and a sophomore in college, that this was how to study. I was taking a 4 credit hour class called Circuit Theory and Electronics. I needed to be able to compute the impedance of any linear circuit (one involving resisters, capacitors, and inductors). So, one day, I sat in the library and did every single variant for my "cheatsheet" (*). But, I then didn't need the cheatsheet... it dawned on me how to do these problems generally. I "got it".

This is one reason why this adage is true: "Practice makes perfect."

Ultimately, I had the 2nd highest grade in this rather large required class for physics majors, but it was from that experience that I "learned how to learn" and, after previously wallowing with mediocre or worse grades my first 3 semesters, that semester and every one since I was on the Dean's List.

(*) A "cheatsheet" was a single piece of 8.5" x 11" (they don't make those anymore for loose leaf paper; it's 8 x 10.5 now). On that piece of paper, you can write whatever you want and bring that into the test with you. Developing cheatsheets became something of an art form. Now, if you were an educator, you might think that students are relying on them - and, to a certain degree, they are - but the act of making the cheatsheet is actually forcing the student to seriously review all the responsible material and end up actually learning it. The student teaches themselves more. And, if you think about it, making a cheatsheet is a form of homework; not mandatory, but not exactly voluntary either - it is in your best interests to make one and it has the side-effect of being a de facto teaching tool.

[abc3643]

I am irked that, about 25-30 years ago, the office supply industry altered the standard of loose-leaf paper from 8.5" x 11" to 8" by 10.5". Why did they do that? This was an early form of "shrinkflation".

8.5" x 11" is called Letter sized and it was the de facto standard.
8" x 10.5" is now called Government or Standard sized.

Let's look at the areas:
8.5" x 11" = 93.5 square inches.
8" x 10.5" = 84.0 square inches.
So, for the size reduction is:
(84.0 - 93.5)/93.5 = -10.16%

So, what this means is that the paper companies are saving 10.16% of their costs by giving you 10.16% less paper, but charging you the same price as before.

Remember that: In the US, companies and industries are always trying to fuck you over in subtle ways like shrinkflation. Sometimes, it's obvious. But, other times, you don't even realize it at first.
Be wary of any new packaging - especially if it says "New!" or "New Look!". Almost certainly, they've reduced how much you are going to get but charging you the same if not more.

[abc3643]

www.google.com/.../1&kgs=74a119ed74e68ec4&sei=4ApDadvYC6OymtkPqOOQ-Aw

[abc3643]

Follow this link to see the importance of cheatsheets as a study tool.
www.google.com/search?q=cheatsheets+as+study+tools

[jennifer_bloom]

I find the easiest way to learn a concept or idea is to think of the implications of the concept, and the related concepts that are associated with that concept, through creating tree diagrams and then having conversations with yourself in your dorm room about the topics that are related to the topic you are studying and learning about.

And a trick my friend taught me to build your GPA is to add a personal commentary that others have not added, using legitimate standards and social protocols to convey those ideas and not saying more than needed, because if you are different, and do not waste the time or effort of your instructor, you will get higher grades.

[laert]

You know it's what I do before 10 minute's, rn i study about my sights. I'm young, i have two sight about philosophy of lifestyle, sight of devil and sigh of angel. Which sight I'll choose? I don't know. But I walk in room talking and thinking to myself about it. İt's really hard

[bddddd]

There is actual science on this... finally psychology is useful for something.

The most effective method is:

Study materials. Make notes where anything is not obvious.

Do problems and check them.

Study materials for areas where you got problems wrong.

Do more problems and check them.

Lather, rinse, repeat as needed.

It is highly efficient because you spend your time mainly studying material you already know.

The biggest rookie mistake is to study the whole course over and over. You waste time on stuff you already knew and end up with still only having a shallow understanding of thee material you didn't know.

[exitseven]

I set aside at least 8 hours to study for a test. I cram for 8 hours. I create an outline of the material and make documentation of all important topics in the material. Seeing it and writing it down reinforces it. After I take the exam i stop thinking about it and concentrate on the next exam

[Abbycado]

Method? I just study. I make a list of things, go through notes and... study.

[laert]

I want to try Cornell method

[Alex-Snow]

Same with me Abby... good answer as always

[Abbycado]

@Alex-Snow ty hun

[abc3643]

What is the Cornell Method?

[Alex-Snow]

@abc3643 Look it up online

[Abbycado]

[abc3643]

@Alex-Snow I wasn't asking you. And, I know I can do that, but I like to hear the answer from the human who discussed it, @laert

[Alex-Snow]

@abc3643 No worries

[abc3643]

@Alex-Snow I did look it up. It's not a bad method - reminds me of how lawyers do things (and why legal pads are long). However, noticed that textbooks aren't written like that and for good reason. So, while I appreciate the Cornell Method (and I did something akin to that when I was taking Adaptive Systems in Spring 1991), I'd stick with my own system. That said, in this day and age, I don't know what classroom instruction is like anymore; it likely changed considerably and so the old ways may have gone by the wayside.

[Abbycado]

@abc3643 I can tell you that a lot of my technique is not with my digital copy of my textbooks that I get. On my iPad and with the Apple Pencil I can highlight things I want to then transcribe into notes while listening to professors more carefully.

[abc3643]

Yeah, we didn't have that when I was young. You watched and listened to the instructor and then took notes on paper.

Only in Spring 1991 in Adaptive Systems did I use a "two-notebook" technique. I had my real-time in class taking notes notebook but then, at the end of the day, I'd write a new notebook cleaned up with added commentary and analysis. It was all color-coded as well. Fortunately, it was the only class I was taking that semester.

[laert]

Hi abc, firstly I'm from turkey and it was night when you answer that's why I wasn't answer your question I'm sorry,
Secondly this method by Cornell university. divide the notebook page into three sections, the biggest one for take a note, The second smaller part for Summary, and last part for Keywords

[Alex-Snow]

A quiet environment. Take notes, use a highlighter on notes or a book. I'm in college now and it seems to work. HBU?

[laert]

Actually I want to try Cornell method, and memory palace for remembering

[Alex-Snow]

See if it works. Are you in college or finishing up high school?

[laert]

Nope, i work but I improve myself about finance, psychology, philosophy, strategy, and leadership

[Alex-Snow]

Good for you. Good plan. Stay in touch if u ever want to chat.

[Anonymous]

I read the subject many times and repeat inside me.

[In_Trance]

I don't have to worry about this

[laert]

Just study isn't lol

[AngryCarl2]

Getting distracted and slacking off.