Use ‘Dual Coding’ to Study Twice As Effectively
Photo: mangpor2004 (Shutterstock) When you learn and use a studying method, you’re making it easier for your brain to synthesize new information. Great! Now think of how much more you…
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Image: Babbel Learning a new language can be beneficial to your career or personal growth—and from now until Nov. 5, you can get a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning…
Use ‘Project-Based Learning’ to Study on Your Own
Teachers are typically familiar with project-based learning—it’s a popular classroom technique. But it’s less well-known among students, which is a shame. Because even if you’re studying on your own, there…
Use the THIEVES Technique to Remember What You Read
There are a lot of popular study methods to choose from, depending on the type of learner you are and how you best retain information. One that isn’t as commonly…
Why Cramming for a Test Doesn’t Work, According to Science
Photo: Huelor21 (Shutterstock) Cramming for tests doesn’t work, but that doesn’t stop students from waiting until the last minute to study. Some even believe that reading and reviewing material under…
Bad Study Habits You Should Avoid (and What to Do Instead)
Photo: FOUR.STOCK (Shutterstock) You know you need to break your bad study habits. There are loads of great ways to study, but there are plenty of bad methods out there…
You Should Color Code Your Notes to Remember Them Better
Photo: ABO PHOTOGRAPHY (Shutterstock) To take the best notes in class, you need a system. There are a lot of great note-taking techniques that can help you identify the key…
Use ‘Distributed Practice’ to Better Retain What You Study
There’s obviously no point in studying if you don’t remember what you went over when it’s time for the test—and one of the best ways to retain that knowledge is…
‘Learning Styles’ Matter Less Than You Might Think
You’ve probably heard of “learning styles,” and you may have a vague idea of which one you most align with. But even though learning through various methods is a good…
Use Kolb’s Learning Cycle to Grasp New Concepts
Photo: panitanphoto (Shutterstock) If you want to really grasp what you’re learning, not just memorize it short-term for a test, you should familiarize yourself with Kolb’s learning cycle. Hell, even…