Study Guides & Techniques
Master the art of learning with scientifically proven study methods.
Active Recall: The #1 Study Method
Stop passively reading and start actively learning.
Most students study by re-reading their textbook or highlighting notes. This is passive and ineffective. Active Recall forces your brain to retrieve information, which strengthens memory connections.
How to do it:
- The "Blurting" Method: Read a section, close the book, and write down everything you remember. Open the book and check what you missed.
- Flashcards: Use physical cards or apps like Anki. Put a question on one side and the answer on the back.
- Past Papers: Attempt questions without looking at the memo first. This forces your brain to work hard to find the answer.
Spaced Repetition
Beat the "Forgetting Curve" by spacing out your revision.
Your brain naturally forgets information over time. If you cram everything in one night, you'll forget most of it by the next week. Spaced repetition involves reviewing material at increasing intervals.
1st Review
Immediately after class
2nd Review
24 hours later
3rd Review
1 week later
Feynman Technique
The best way to understand complex concepts.
Named after physicist Richard Feynman, this technique helps you identify gaps in your knowledge.
- Choose a concept you want to learn.
- Pretend you are teaching it to a Grade 6 student. Use simple language.
- Identify parts where you get stuck or use complicated jargon.
- Go back to the source material to review those specific parts.
- Simplify and repeat.