Studying....
 

I hate studying. Anyone got any tips to stop me going insane but allow me to learn a whole lotta stuff as quickly and efficiently as possible?

So far, I am studying for about half an hour to forty five mins before a ten fifteen minute break. I am repeatedly writing out the stuff, and saying it aloud, before then writing it, or saying it, without looking at the notes.

Has anyone got any more efficient ways of learning stuff? It's not my preferred method of learning, if I hear stuff taught in a classroom or lecture, I seem to soak it in like a sponge and can regurgitate no bother but just reading it and writing it is taking a bit longer......

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some can and some can't - never mind

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If i remember for a teaching lecture when i was training 10 years ago.

you remember 10% if you hear it, 40% if you read it and 70% if you write it.

Also you generally only pay attention properly for about 30 minutes as an adult, for kids its supposed to go off their age that's why you can't speak in lessons for long!

If you have some time to study work for half an hour write yourself 10 questions based on what you've studied, go for a break and answer them when you get back. Methodical and frequent assessment works wonders!!

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Currently studying for my A-levels - I'm hating it so much it makes me want to cry I actually look forward to going to work at the moment :D Only thing I can suggest is find something that works and helps you remember stuff and isn't too cripplingly boring :)

Personally I'm trialling reading out my notes then listening to them as I go to sleep. Sounds crazy but seems to be working a little.

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uni exams.... hating it especially as all my friends are finished and going out :(

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recording your notes and then placing the machine beneath your pillow is a very good way of retaining information. Likewise, on a cd or MP3 in the car instead of music.....this helped me through my exams to Inspector - good luck with the A levels.

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Sgts exams?

Pete ;)

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No Pete. Something entirely different.

The way I am doing it seems to be working but it is just sooooo god damn mind numbingly boring. The only thing about the recording idea is that I HATE listening to myself on a recording. So embarrassing!

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Don't really get what you mean by this.

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Find someone whose voice you like, get them to record it, listen to it :D enjoyment and learning!