The right study technique can be all that stands between you and the chance to improve your marks. We’ve put together 10 techniques that you can try out.
1) Flash card study technique
Make flashcards and use them to help with remembering information. This is considered an active learning technique and can be beneficial when preparing for tests.
2) Repetition study technique
Repeating concepts and topics that will be covered in the exam can increase your chances of remembering them when tested. This study routine can even help reinforce information in your long-term memory, and counteract short term memory.
3) Rhyming & song technique
Coming up with a catchy phrase or song can be an easy and fun way to remember and understand a concept that you’re struggling to grasp.
4) Write down notes from the textbook
This active reading technique involves putting the information into your own words, analyzing concepts, and making connections between topics.
5) Rearrange and re-organise your class notes
You can use charts or diagrams to make your class notes clearer. Doing this will help you understand information better during later study sessions.
6) Go through previous exam papers you’ve done
Make note of the mistakes you made in previous exam papers. This will help you understand the material better and focus on areas that need improvement.
7) Teach others the exam material
This is referred to as the Feynman Technique. This method helps you identify areas of weakness and ensures a deeper understanding of the content.
Remember, even if you don't have someone to teach, you can practise by explaining the concepts to inanimate objects or anything in front of you.
8) Practice using past exam papers
Use past exam papers to help simulate real exam conditions. This will give you the chance to apply what you have learned in the process of studying.
9) Develop a study guide
Establishing a study guide will help you identify important topics and create connections between different subjects or concepts.
10) Host study sessions
Collaborate with friends in study sessions, taking turns to ask and answer questions. Doing this will help give you the chance to ask questions about any other topics you might be struggling to understand.
You don’t have to stick to just one study technique, you can combine a few that suit your needs as you go. The point of exploring study techniques is to go with what works best for you and gives you the best results under exam-like conditions.
