STUDY METHODS – WHICH STUDY TECHNIQUES REALLY WORK?
Students, learners, parents, and teachers — this one’s for you!
Suffer now smile later!
Suffer now, smile later!
I’m kicking off a 4-PART BLOG SERIES exploring a set of study techniques that actually work — research-based, easy to use, and designed to truly help you succeed! Remember: the 4 techniques should be used together! In a world where highlighting and rereading still reign supreme (but don’t help much!), this series gives you a guide to the most effective methods.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THESE FOUR INSIGHTFUL BLOG POSTS?
Intensive Reading & Elaborative Interrogation
Learn how the simple question “Why is this true?” can dramatically improve your memory and understanding. This technique uses what you already know to lock in new facts.
Self-Explanation & Summarizing
Learn how to explain what you’re learning to yourself — and why this gives your studies deeper meaning. Especially useful in math and science.
Practice Testing
Discover why testing yourself before the exam is one of the best ways to retain information. No wonder researchers rank it as the top method.
Spaced Practice
Stop the last-minute cramming habit. Learning over months, weeks, and days builds long-term memory — and helps you truly perform well in tests and in life.
SUMMARY
I invite students, parents, and teachers to read this series together, talk about it, and share it with others. Whether you’re dealing with exam stress, helping your kids’ study, or planning lessons — this info is for you.
Let me know what works for you. Share your favorite techniques. Ask questions. The more we share, the better we all learn.
DON’T MISS THIS SERIES!
Each entry is short, practical, and packed with tips you can start using today.
And as I always say: Suffer now, smile later!
Remember to follow the series, share it in your school group, and tag someone who needs to see it!
Primary Source:
Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques: Promising Directions From Cognitive and Educational Psychology
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