Textbooks are valuable sources of information, but many students need help navigating them to make the most of their studies. Since these learning materials contain a wealth of knowledge, taking notes from textbooks is crucial to maximizing learning potential. Rewriting information is essential for academic success and can help you retain knowledge better. However, students […]
One Study Tip That Will Help You Remember 60% More
Given the choice between taking two study sessions to review test material and one study session to review the same material, I prefer fewer blocks of time. My natural tendency has always been to block certain tasks together so that I can focus on one thing at a time. I find that multitasking tends to […]
Study for final exams more effectively — quit this common strategy
When it comes time to study for final exams, a little good advice will go a long way. I’ll never forget a conversation I heard two students having in a Starbucks. It went something like this: Student 1: “I’m so worried about this test tomorrow. I have never had to study for final exams. I’m […]
Two reasons you should want to start studying for final exams now
Studying for final exams should start soon. It may not, but it should. Sometimes, though, students start thinking about summer instead of studying for final exams. They make beach trip plans. They start spending more time outside. They go buy sandals and board shorts. They go hiking, or play soccer, or go camping. And they […]
One Study Tip That Will Help You Remember 60% More
Study Tip That Will Help You Remember Given the choice between taking two study sessions to review test material and one study tip session to review the same material, I prefer fewer blocks of time. My natural tendency has always been to block certain tasks together so that I can focus on one thing at […]