Skip to main content

"Study Less, Study Smart": The Best Ways to Retain More in Less Time

"Study Less, Study Smart": The Best Ways to Retain More in Less Time

Here are some of the best tips:
  • Study in chunked sessions: Your ability to retain information diminishes after about 25-30 minutes, so break it up into multiple, smaller sessions. Reward yourself with fun activities during your breaks(not exceeding 10 minutes).
  • Have a dedicated study area: Don't study where you do anything else. Don't study in your bed, where you play games (even if it's your computer), or in front of the TV.
  • Know the difference between recognition and recollection: Recognition requires a trigger for you to remember something and you may not get that on a test. Study actively with focus on recollection. Quiz yourself and don't just glance over highlighted notes.

Lastly, divide everything you learn into two categories: facts and concepts. Facts are things that can fall out of your brain and you may need to come up with a mnemonic device in order to study them. Concepts are the glue that hold entire big picture together, making them the most important part to study. Concepts are why you're studying something to begin with and, once you learn them, they stick with you. Stop wasting hours studying at only a third of the pace you could be going and study smart.

If you enjoyed this article, be sure to check my article on Why You’re Not a Straight-A Student (& How to Become One) Click here πŸ‘‰ : http://novakidhs.blogspot.com/2022/09/why-youre-not-straight-student-how-to.html

Or, check out the whole series on tips and tricks to be the best version of yourself! Click here πŸ‘‰: https://novakidhs.blogspot.com/p/be-best-version-of-yourself.html

Check out more resources (Click on the links alongside the topics):-
Top ten practices to fetch better marks during exams: https://novakidhs.blogspot.com/2022/10/top-ten-tips-for-exams-fetch-better.html

Research-Backed Study Strategies: https://novakidhs.blogspot.com/p/tips-and-tricks.html

Brief Summaries of Best Motivational Books for Students : https://novakidhs.blogspot.com/p/book-reviews-to-keep-you-motivated.html

Career Counseling: https://novakidhs.blogspot.com/p/career-options-out-there-and-how-do-you.html

1000+ Intriguing and Interesting Quiz Questions on Science, Maths, Current Affairs, General knowledge, Fashion and Much More! : https://novakidhs.blogspot.com/p/lets-get-quizzical.html

Stories of Real Life Heroes and what we can learn from their lives: https://novakidhs.blogspot.com/p/stories-of-real-life-heroes-and-what-we.html

ICSE Class 10 All Subjects Notes: https://novakidhs.blogspot.com/p/icse-class-10all-subjects.html

ICSE Class 9 All Subjects Notes: https://novakidhs.blogspot.com/p/icse-classes-9-10-all-subjects.html

Class 8 All Subjects Notes: https://novakidhs.blogspot.com/p/icse-class-8-all-subjects.html

Class 7 All Subjects Notes: https://novakidhs.blogspot.com/p/icse-class-7all-subjects.html

ISC Class 11 All Subjects Notes: https://novakidhs.blogspot.com/p/isc-class-11-all-subjects.html

ISC Class 12 All Subjects Notes: https://novakidhs.blogspot.com/p/isc-classes-11-12-all-subjects.html


Comments

Post a Comment

This site is all about helping you kids study smart because for Gen Z, studying "hard" is not enough. If you feel there is any way I could improve my posts or if you have any random suggestion that might help make this more kid friendly, please don't hesitate to drop in a comment!

Be sure to check back for my response if you've asked me a question or requested a clarification through the comment section because I do make every effort to reply to your comments here.