Before moving on to the techniques, you will need to set up your base. And to set up your base, firstly, you need to create a study schedule and stick to it. Make sure you’re studying in an appropriate setting and at the same place, same time, daily. Keep all the materials needed ready in your study area, like your notes, and stationery, as well as a device with which you can use online course apps like Doubtnut. And lastly, a well-kept notebook and a careful record of your assignments are a must. Once all of this is in check then it’s time for you to move on to the techniques.
Survey/ Preview
Try skimming the first chapter instead of reading the whole book and taking notes on any headings, subheadings, images, or other standout features such as charts. In this way, you will get an idea of what the subject matter will be about.
Question
Form questions around the content of the chapter. Such as, What is the topic of this chapter? Ask yourself what do you expect to learn and what do you already know about this subject. Make sure to keep asking questions until you have every doubt clear.
Read
Read the information one section at a time and look for answers to the questions you formulated.
Reflect
Did you answer all your questions? If not, check back to see if you can find the answers. Highlight the key points.
Recite
After reading a section, summarize what you read in your own words. You should either write it down or say it aloud. Try recalling the main points and answering questions from the next step.
Review
Once you have finished the chapter, it’s essential to look over the material to understand it better. Quiz yourself on the questions you created and re-read any portion you need to. A good tool to help you in revising your work is a homework app.
Solve practice tests
Quiz or question yourself without consulting your notes or book by using practice tests. Form your questions yourself. Be your teacher and try creating questions you think would be on a test. Encourage your study group members to do the same and trade questions.
Use flashcards
Create flashcards, and instead of flipping a card over prematurely, write the answer down and then check.
Spaced practice
Spaced practice, also known as the distributed practice encourages students to study over longer periods instead of cramming the night before. For your mind to construct connections between ideas and build upon the knowledge that can later be recalled easily, you should space out your studying. To try this technique, it’s crucial to start planning early. Spend some time each day studying and reviewing the material at the beginning of every semester. It will help you hold yourself accountable even if your exams are months away.
Colour-Coded Notes
For this, you write down all the key points in red and highlight important information in yellow. Organize topics by colour. Do not colour everything, only the most essential points.
If after following all these techniques you are still not able to see results, then you might have to change your sleeping, eating or exercising habits.
