Study Methods: What Works and What Doesn't

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I’m going through the 10 most common study methods, giving you my personal opinion on whether or not they work for me. Now obviously, this is a video based on my personal preferences, and we all study and memorise information in different ways, so let me know in the comments which study methods you’d put in the S tier and which you’d put in the D tier.
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Timecodes
0:00​​​​​​ - Intro
0:35​​​ - Feynman Technique
1:54​​​ - Exam Past Papers
3:02​​ - YouTube Videos
6:08 - Rote Learning
7:27​​ - Mind Maps
8:18 - Studying With Friends
9:47 - Active Recall
11:09 - Pomodoro Technique
12:36 - Method of Loci
13:39 - Flashcards
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[actuallybusiness]

*Every family has a person who breaks the chain of poverty. I hope you will be that person!*

[DillonSingh]

my fav revision methods: Active Recall + Past Papers + Space Repetition

[rumanaashraf]

This man deserves so much more, he has helped me get straight A's. Istg he is so underrated.

[dannwhatisthisbehaviour]

This was uploaded 25 minutes ago, an entire pomodoro session

[ranjitn]

If you have a higher attention span then Pomodoro is not for you. But if you are an easily distracted person, then Pomdoro was made for you

[Kuhle]

i honestly enjoy watching your study motivation, i began watching them in 2019 and i went from a 1.3 to a 3.5 GPA and in 2020 i watched some of your active learning study techniques, where you spoke about the pomodoro technique and i got an average of 93% for my exams ( i highest exam was a 99%, i was in disbelief actually) and finally got a 4.0 GPA. I am really looking forward to your methods as I have a few tests coming up and so I would like you to share more content.

[cibelekasparyfink]

Whenever possible, I like to study the subject of a lecture BEFORE the lecture. I observe that this allows me to pay more attention, follow the explanations better, interact more and ask questions to the speaker. It really improves my learning.

[sigh]

Pomodoro actually helps us to make a study habit. We really don't need to practice this technique for a long period of time. I also started to use this method last month. At first i instantly stopped studying when the break started. Gradually my focusing time increased and since last 3-5days i can sit on my table for 50 minutes to 1hr. Then i take a 20-25 min break.

[Masuma]

Yes! Pomodoro technique can be really distracting sometimes specially when we finally enter "the flow"
BUT what I personally like to do is to set longer timers then. For example if I intend to study for 25 minutes but end up getting a lot focused on the task I will study untill I get tired or finished and take a longer break. It looks like 45/15 or something like this.

I believe this technique is formed to make us enter the flow and can be really useful for people who gets distracted easily.

[Soobinsoobinyouknow]

I'm a visual learner. So I prefer using mind maps. Other than that, I have the same opinion as you did for the other study methods. I use active recall alot and it improved my grades from like 30% to 80%.

[knt]

2:27 I'm already having past papers in my hands and watching your video
Glad you include it
It's really effective

[cloverjones]

I am glad that you took a realistic and optimal approach. This video really helped me study for my exams! 😌😌

[vedantikabhosale]

I use the pomodoro technique every single day!!...I just use the 50/10 timer as 25 minutes are way too short....and if in case I am a lot focused and the topic I am reading is a way too easy...then I just skip the break and increase the next break by 10 minutes and so on....so it has proven to be a lot effective for me for studying continuosly for long hours....and I ❤️ it...
By the way, I am loving the new content on your channel...it's helping a lot....😊

[laetitiaellis]

Thank you for this video! For my studying, I mostly use Exam past papers, YouTube videos, mind maps, flashcards, and active recall. These work the best for me

[maitsy]

definitely AGREE about EVERYTHING, this video is pretty complete (trust me I watched soo many study methods videos until now lmao) and it explains all the positive and negative aspects !! great job, hope it'll help some people :)

[KylaNicoleTee]

Learn something hard, then summarize it and teach someone. Feynman technique
Use past papers to be familiar with the exams. Time yourself. You can analyse you answer
YouTube, should be used for exams for study motivation, understanding key concept or to dive deeper. And for study tips. Keeping self desipline. However it can be passive and you may forgot. Implement what you are taught.
Rote learning is not a smart way of learning it might be boring. It's repeating what you've learnt
Mind maps present things in a visual way.
Social learning is implementing the fehmey technique it's more fun and engaging. It's easy to get destructive however if y'all are focused and motivated it's great
Active recall is reading then closing the book and remembering what you've done i.e past papers. It saves alot of time. It is more effective then note taking and everything. Read actively not passively
Pomodoro is studying for 25 minutes with 5 minutes break. However when you're concentrated and the timer goes off you'll feel less concentrated.
Loci technique is for visual learners by walking around.
Flashcards are good and they can continue any subject matter.

[snehasarkar]

I've never been so early!!! 🥳
Also, thank you so much for making these videos...you have no idea how many students' lives you are changing. 😊

[safiyasirajj]

i love how you have over 600k subs and you still have time to reply to us and thank you for this video really helpful

[nguyennb.trieuu]

This is what i found to improve my study

[zaffuan]

I am already feeling so motivated before I start my uni this September..he is a great guy.