Students love to make colorful notes for their studying. But are linear notes effective? If they are, how effective are they compared to mindmaps? Mindmapping is a lesser-known technique that has proven to be much more efficient than all other conventional note-taking methods. This article will take a deep dive into how students can use … Read more
Deadlines. Projects. Meetings. Proposals. Assignments. We’re constantly racing against the clock to lessen our seemingly never-ending workload. If only we had 25 hours in a day! While that’s not quite possible, perhaps what we need is not more time but instead, better time management. Time is as good as gold — efficiency counts and that means maximizing your results with … Read more
To improve your grades, you can either spend more time studying, or you can learn to study smart. 168. That’s how many hours there are in a week. If you’re a student, you probably feel like this isn’t enough. Read moreStudy Efficiently Using the Pomodoro TechniqueAfter all, you have so many assignments to do, projects … Read more
When it comes to learning a new language, vocabulary is critical. You need words to communicate. Unfortunately, many people hesitate to learn a new language only because the idea of learning a whole new set of vocabulary words seems too difficult. That’s not true. Learning a new language is possible – no matter your age! When … Read more
Many students study by reading their notes and textbooks over and over again. Research studies show there are more effective ways to use your valuable study time. As a teen, Faria Sana often highlighted books with markers. “The colors were supposed to tell me different things.” Later, she recalls, “I had no idea what those … Read more
Factors affecting concentration Some days it seems like our concentration is under attack from all sides. In fact, concentration is affected by both internal and external or environmental factors. If you want to learn how to improve focus and memory, it helps to understand what’s getting in the way now. Distraction. We are bombarded by a constant flow … Read more
As a professional going back to school, it’s important to make sure that you have enough time to study. Whether preparing for an exam or staying on top of homework, your success as a student may depend on how you use your time outside of class. These six steps may offer tips to help … Read more
With finals approaching, you may be wondering how you can study with friends and classmates in a safe, distanced and even fun way? We have listed five ways you can still connect and study with friends or classmates in a virtual setting. These tips and tools will allow you to hold your friends accountable and … Read more
Welcome to Exam Study Expert’s ULTIMATE GUIDE to student motivation. This isn’t just another set of “common sense” tips that you’ll have forgotten by next week. Keep reading for 29 proven, science-backed strategies that will improve your motivation and: make a meaningful difference to your studies take you deep into how motivation works help you to find the … Read more
Memorizing an essay is a great way to ace tests, rock presentations, and increase your overall knowledge. If you want to memorize an essay word for word, take things slowly by studying short parts one at a time. Memorization techniques such as visualization and physical cues can help you recall this information on demand. Of … Read more
