Use the ‘Production Effect’ to Study More Effectively
You should always study in silence, but a little noise can be helpful for remembering things. Specifically, your noise can be helpful—that is, when you’re speaking out loud. If you…
Use ‘Think, Pair, Share’ for Effective Group Studying
There are a few effective methods that will help you study with partners or groups, but you have to know them before you get into that group setting—or else run…
How to Study in a Group (If You Must)
Photo: Jacob Lund (Shutterstock) Study groups abound in college, but they’re not always the most efficient way to learn. They can easily devolve into pure social events—or weaker group members…
Summarize Your Class Notes With the ’GIST’ Method
Whether you’re revising your notes right after class or condensing them later so you can study using the Feynman method, you’ll need a solid system for pulling out the most…
Use the ‘Jigsaw Method’ to Study Complex Topics
Photo: Ground Picture (Shutterstock) Yes, studying alone and in a quiet space is extremely useful most of the time—but there are instances when studying with someone else can be even…