Category: Studying
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The Best System for Active Recall, In Detail
Picture the scene: It’s late, well past midnight, and the library is nearly empty. Alex, a third-year student, sits surrounded by open textbooks and neon-striped notes. The next exam looms, but despite hours of passive review, almost nothing sticks. In frustration Alex closes the book, scribbles one blunt question—“What muscles form the rotator cuff?”—flips the…
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Chunking: A Student’s Best Weapon for Exams
Ever wonder why remembering a phone number is easier than memorizing a random string of ten digits? It all boils down to a powerful learning technique called chunking. Chunking is the process of taking small pieces of information and grouping them into larger, more manageable units. It’s a bit like organizing your pantry – instead…
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The Most Effective Studying Framework to Ace Exams
Discover Cajun Koi Academy’s Three C’s Framework – Construct, Connect, Challenge – for effective learning. Learn how to chunk information, combat cramming, leverage AI, and embrace a cyclical approach for optimal retention. Dive into this comprehensive guide to revolutionize your study habits.
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How to Mind Map: The Ultimate Guide
Note-taking shouldn’t serve as a tool for memorization. It should be a tool for reflecting your thought process on the page while learning, and refining how you think about what you learn. In other words, you should seek to improve how deeply you think, not how foolproof you memorize. Using note-taking for memorization is a…
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7 Powerful Ways to Study for an Exam
This article explores effective exam preparation methods, including free recall with mind maps, Anki flashcards with spaced recall, practicing with past exams, creating summaries and outlines, forming study groups, teaching someone else, and practicing self-care. These techniques aim to enhance retention and recall for improved exam performance.
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Should I Sleep Or Study: A Breakdown Of The Science
Should you study more, or sleep more? For many, their answer is “study”, but sleeping is a much more valuable and productive use of your time than studying – it is more efficient.
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Learn Deeper, Learn Better.
Feel like you use your time well, but don’t seem to memorize the material as fast as you may like? This article outlines how one can achieve ‘deep learning’ and memorize complex concepts easily.
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How to Focus – for students
Focus is an important skill, especially in academia, but most students are lacking in this regard. In this article, we teach the different tips and tweaks that you can implement to improve focus, especially for students.
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How to make Mind Maps.
Mind maps are a great option for studying. It has been shown to improve retention, and is a faster alternative to linear notes. In this post, we break down how you can make a mind map of your own, and learn the benefits of mind mapping.