Hello, I have a law exam in June of this year and was wondering if anybody could recommend a surefire way to keep those facts and case law in my stupid little brain ready for the exam - what is the best way to memorise things? Many thanks.
2007-02-22 02:41:41 · 8 answers · asked by mangachiquita 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Hello mangachiquita, What worked for me was to write the main details of a subject onto A4 sheets of paper, and stick them on the wall. I would read them over and over again; and I would ask my partner to test me on them regularly whilst standing with my back to the wall, so that I could not see the papers, and try to memorise the facts that I had written down. You will find that you will begin to remember the sequence in which you have written the facts down on the papers. When I was in the exam room, I would try to recall the papers that I had stuck on the wall. For example, I would think of the sheet of paper nearest the clock, and I would remember the particular notes I had made on that sheet. Another sheet would be the one near the book case....and so on. You will be surprised at the recall you have when you need it.
I also would write down the main title of a subject and draw lines branching off of it; on each line I would write particular notes in relation to it. I think you will be familiar with this, which is called brainstorming.
Keep repeating the facts you need to learn, repitition is good! I wish you all the best with your exam in June. :o)
2007-02-22 02:55:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I usually make notes throughout the year and when it comes to exam time read these notes while writing bullet points on the most important points. Then look at the bullet points and see how much i can remember. Also find that speaking out loud also helps.
2007-02-22 02:50:36 · answer #2 · answered by buttonsmcguinty 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I always use index cards with bullet points written on them. Depending on the topic sometimes a bit more detail on the back of the card. If you keep them in a small box you can take them almost anywhere and revise whenever you have time. This also makes it easier for friends or family to help in testing you.
2007-02-22 08:21:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I find that writing down the main subjects for the exam and then reveiwing them two to three times a day works. I aslo show my list of topic's to the professor and, usally, they will tell me if I missed anything.
2007-02-22 02:51:23 · answer #4 · answered by Dan M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Revise little and often, write down bullet points and revisit them frequently, as repitition is the best way to retain information (for example, if you repeat your mobile no a few times you will eventually remember it permanently).
2007-02-22 02:52:25 · answer #5 · answered by Slackbladder 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you record all the data you want to remember on your ipod / walkman then listen to it before going to sleep every night. This will tap into your subconsciousness, apparently this is the best way of hypnotising yourself. That's why they sell so many self-help tapes, cos people are meant to slowly get hypnitised as they fall asleep. So there you go, minimal effort!
2007-02-22 02:47:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
OK This is what I learned in my psychology class for short term memory learn things in sets of 4. Or in sets of 7. For examples
1234567 or 1234 1223 1222 1234 thanks Terri Florida
2007-02-22 03:31:03 · answer #7 · answered by Terri L 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i find writing things down again and again works
2007-02-22 02:46:47 · answer #8 · answered by Chel1525 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋