how to study less, but get higher grades, by liz | studytube on YouTube. 1 min 4 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 4 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Pick one small topic from your notes, not the whole chapter. A single concept is easier to test yourself on and keeps the session short.
Close the book and write down everything you remember about that topic on a blank page. This is active recall and shows what you truly know.
Open your notes and check what you missed. Mark the gaps in a different colour so you know what to review next time.
Turn each gap into a question on a flashcard. Write the question on one side and the answer on the back.
Set a timer for 25 minutes and study with no phone nearby. When it rings, take a 5 minute break away from your desk.
Test yourself with the flashcards the next day, then again two days later. Spacing the reviews out helps you remember longer.
Before a test, only review the cards you keep getting wrong. Skip the ones you already know to save time.
Tips and common mistakes
Rereading and highlighting feel productive but are weak for memory, so test yourself instead.
Keep sessions short and regular rather than one long cram night before the exam.
Write questions in your own words so you have to understand the idea, not just copy it.
Put your phone in another room during the timer so you do not lose focus.
Questions
How often should I review my flashcards?
Review them the next day, then again after two or three days. Each time, focus only on the cards you got wrong.
What if I have very little time before a test?
Skip rereading and test yourself on the main topics only. Finding your gaps quickly is better than reading everything once.
Does this work for any subject?
Yes. It works best for facts and definitions, and you can also use it for maths by writing out problems from memory.
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