Do you spend hours learning your lessons?
Are you sacrificing your social life due to academics?
Do studies feel a burden to you?
If the answer to all these questions is affirmation and you are still unable to achieve desired results then you should study smarter not harder. Here are a few tips for smart learning.
Active learningÂ
Active learning is a mode of studying that involves full student engagement. It is student centered instead of teacher centered. During active learning, the student uses various techniques to grasp the concepts and ideas. Use of flash cards and games, asking questions in your mind and answering them on their own and creating your own quizzes, all of these promotes smart learning.
SQRRR or SQ3RÂ
SQRRR or SQ3R is a method that means survey, question, read, recite and review. This smart learning method is quite useful for students before they start a new chapter.
First a student needs to survey the chapter. Next, go through the questions at the end of it in order to get the idea of the important concepts and things to be learned through the questions, now read the text again to find answers, then recite again to find the remaining ones. Lastly, review all of what you have studied for better retention.
Study like a teacherÂ
For a smart learning, it is essential to study then teach it to someone. Firstly, he/she should learn all of the concepts and ideas clearly. Once a firm foundation of his knowledge has been built-up, it is important to teach and deliver it to someone else. You can practice it by teaching it to your peers, your juniors or your younger siblings. You may ask someone to act as your student and teach them the same way it was taught to you. This technique helps in better retention and smart learning.
 Distributed practice
It is a technique in which a student divides his/her course or lesson over several periods. Instead of studying continuously without break, the student studies for shorter durations with intervals in between. This distributed practice of study helps in better retention of subject knowledge. This smart learning technique also assists in studying effectively without causing monotony.
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Avoid multitasking
It is quite imperative that we realize the negative impact of multitasking on our studies. Studies show that multitasking reduces your efficiency since your brain cells can only process a single information at a time. If you are studying then avoid usage of cellphones. If you prefer to use a book then avoid laptop usage. Even if you are occupied learning a certain chapter, avoid other assignments and quizzes at that time. Keep your entire focus on a single task.
Most of you may have never thought about these smart learning techniques. So now that you have known all the tricks and tips on studying smarter not harder, follow them, ace your academics and achieve your goals.
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