Study Technique?

Question

Hey everyone. I have a certain technique for studying for classes that works rather well, and I was just wondering if anyone could add to it, or what they thought of it, ect. If you have any suggestions PLEASE post them, as I take classes to learn as much information as possible.

My study technique is basically to type every page of the book into a microsoft word document, then have it read aloued to me until I remember it (though a text to speech program....free download btw). It seems to work rather well since instead of opening the book to find something, i just use the find command and type in a word or phrase to look for.

Answer 1

That sounds very time consuming to me. Perhaps if you take notes, and type them out.

Answer 2

When you study take plenty of breaks: You start feeling yourself getting take a break and walk around a little: That is number #1: Don't sit there beating your head against the wall. Study a little every night so you do not have to cram for the test. All you will have to do is review the material: When working Math do the easy ones first, then the next easiest, then the hard ones then the ones that you are having trouble with: Same goes for taking a test as well. Don't let yourself get hung up on a problem or question go on to the next one then come back to it. When having to memorize something make a note sheet and keep it with you: Then while watching TV during commercial pick it up and go over it a few times. Or even having something to eat while waiting for your food go over it a few times: When given a reading assignment don't worry about it. just read the book or story like you would any other novel first. You start getting bored or tire set it asided and do something else for a little while: Don't study any more than a hour at most on any one thing: Switch around: Study one subject: a little while then switch and study another subject: interlace subjects you like with subject you don't like or find boring: Like study English Lit. for a hour. Then do your Math for a hour then study History: Something like that: Course you find you can zip through save them for the last ones to study at night: And that is about all there is to it, just getting organized is the tricky part. But the critical part is if you start hitting your head against the wall take a break:

Answer 3

Well, that seems like a lot of work really... I imagine you get a course outline, right? Why not read the text for the next lecture so you are familiar with the subject matter, attend class and pay attention/take notes/ask questions to clear up anything that is brought to mind from your reading and your teachers' discussion. Then go home, rewrite/type your notes and study.

Answer 4

u shd better try this:
1. choose a time of day when u feel more comfortable to study and can remember more things.I used to wake up at 4:am daily when i was at high sch,though my freinds used to study till late night

2. if u can't remember things easily then learn by writing it again and again.It really helps.

3. Eat healthy food and do little bit of excercise daily.

4.Revise things u have already learned daily.u can do this by getting up one hour before u usually do on sch days or in a bus

5. alwys take notes,note down wht ur teacher teaches u in class and alwys have a look at ur notes while u go through the book.

6. ur notes shd be compact and make diagrams which ur teacher makes while explaining .it will really help a lot.write short statements and number them. don't create paragraphs.

this is wht i prefer

Answer 5

I don't type the book, but I do type the notes I take in class, and any important facts or information that might be helpful from the book. As for the chapters, I tend to outline the chapters in my notes... I guess it's just a toned down version of your idea.

Answer 6

My theory on this is that for some people, reading isn't enough. They need another stimuli such as "typing" or "listening" to reinforce the message. The additional stimuli could also be "chewing" bubble gum in your mouth. Strange as it may appear, you need to find out what works for you.

A the other end, there are people who do very well just by reading a book quietly.

Answer 7

That is freaking fantastic!!!! I've gotta do that. You might want to add typing your notes in class, I had a 2 grade spike in all my classes after typing all my notes! You might also want to schedule your classes for 2-3 days a week (all classes MWF or TR) this will give you more of an incentive to go to class and pay attention!

Answer 8

The more you hear something, or read it, or type it, or go over it in some form or fashion, the better the chance of remembering it. Whatever works for you. You may be an auditory and visual learner. I have to write it and see it to rememeber it, to hear something.... it won't stick. Glad you found a method that works for you.

Answer 9

The best way to study is in small, focused blocks of time. When you feel yourself start to lose focus, take a break and do something else for a few minutes.

Answer 10

Just cheat!