What Should I Try First?
Having effective study skills is a combination of managing your time well along with reflecting on and adjusting your study strategies to meet your learning preferences. Below you will see a variety of strategies that are based on the 6 Most Effective Learning Strategies. While these strategies have been strongly supported by cognitive science, how you apply them will depend on your learning preferences.
When selecting strategies, keep in mind how you work best:
- Do you work better alone or with other people?
- Do you prefer to write, speak, draw or create?
Remember that you may need multiple strategies depending on the content of a course (e.g. you may need one strategy for anatomy to recall information such as a song whereas you may need to write out notes and create flashcards for psychology.
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Knowing How to Study
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Remembering What I Learned
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| Knowing How Much Time to Study Certain Topics |
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| Knowing How to Study for Math | |
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How to Study as a Visual Learner Though the concept of mind mapping is discussed here, other strategies for visual learners include colour coding and drawing diagrams.
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| How to Study as an Auditory Learner | |
| How to Study to Sustain Attention |
Staying Focused - Pomodoro Method & Red Dot Focus Method Time Management - Study during your best time of day and do not lose sleep to study - Creating & Using a Schedule |
| Studying with Others | Study Partners |
| Identifying Spaces That Work Best for My Needs |
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