Difference between revisions of "Learning for exams"
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== Getting started == | == Getting started == | ||
| − | + | === Planning === | |
| − | + | * Learning for exams starts at the start of the semester, not a few weeks before the exams | |
| − | + | * Having a clear-cut overview of what the exam is about - make topic maps, lists, whatever | |
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| + | === Techniques === | ||
* Spaced-Repetition | * Spaced-Repetition | ||
* Active Recall | * Active Recall | ||
| − | * Supportive Tools | + | * Elaboration |
| + | * Interleaving | ||
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| + | === Supportive Tools === | ||
| + | * Anki | ||
| + | * Excel / Word / Notion (for creating plans) | ||
| + | * think-cell (for creating semester plans) | ||
== Links & Further reading == | == Links & Further reading == | ||
Revision as of 07:48, 24 July 2020
Why & When
Well, duh.
- When learning for exams
- basically when learning anything
Goal(s)
- Spend your learning time efficiently
- Retain knowledge & understanding long-term
- Enjoy learning
Getting started
Planning
- Learning for exams starts at the start of the semester, not a few weeks before the exams
- Having a clear-cut overview of what the exam is about - make topic maps, lists, whatever
Techniques
- Spaced-Repetition
- Active Recall
- Elaboration
- Interleaving
Supportive Tools
- Anki
- Excel / Word / Notion (for creating plans)
- think-cell (for creating semester plans)
Links & Further reading
Videos
- Ali Abdaal - How to study for exams: There are numerous videos and guidelines on how to study effectively. Yet, Ali Abdaal has managed to narrow it down to the essentials that have scientific backing.
- Marty Lobdell - Study Less, Study Smart: An entertaining yet insightful overview of pitfalls and useful techniques for studying effectively.
