7 secret study tips for competitive exams Introduction Are you preparing for a major exam like Waec, Or Jamb? And you are Finding it hard to study or prepare for the exam. Here are 7 Secret study tips that will help you study better. 1. Create a Personalized Study Plan The first Tip is to…
Is Chunking More Effective Than Rote Memorization? According to the dual process theories of human cognition, mind learning tools can be used to show the efficiency of two strategies. The two frequently mentioned strategies have to do with chunking and rote memorization. So, is chunking more effective than rote memorization in this sense?…
what is a better method, group study or self study? I’ve watched countless study groups dissolve into chaos. It usually starts about 20 minutes in. The pizza arrives. The phones come out. Suddenly, a session meant to cover quantum mechanics becomes a debate about a new movie, and the person who actually did the reading…
What are the 7 Steps to Mind Mapping? (A Beginner’s Guide) I remember the exact moment mind mapping “clicked” for me. I was trying to plan a new website, and my desk looked like a detective’s conspiracy board—covered in dozens of sticky notes. I had all the ideas, but I had no idea how they…
What is the Best Way to Study for IGCSE? The completion of the race against the time in IGCSE is a mixture of both excitement and challenge. But it is imperative to learn what is the best way to study for IGCSE most effectively in order to secure a bright future and gain requisite knowledge…
How to Remember What You Read Without Taking Notes (and Actually Retain It) Let’s be honest: you probably hate taking notes. I get it. Your hand cramps, it’s painfully slow, and you just want to get through the chapter. You see all this advice online telling you to create detailed outlines and summaries, but you…
Ever had this happen? You study for hours, you know the material, and you feel great. Then a week later… it’s gone. Vanished. Like you never even opened the book. It’s one of the most frustrating things about being a student. If this sounds like you, you need to know about spaced repetition. And what…
Every student I’ve ever tutored asks me, “What’s the best time of day to study for students?” You’re hoping I’ll say “2 PM on a Tuesday” and all your revision problems will be solved. I’ve got to be honest with you: the magic, one-size-fits-all answer doesn’t exist. But a “best time for you” definitely does….
You’re probably searching for how to be smart in school without studying because you’re tired, stressed, or you just saw someone who never seems to study but always gets good grades. You want that magic trick. I’ll give you the honest answer right up front: It’s not magic, and it’s not zero work. But there…
9 Memorization Tips for Studying: How to Remember What You Read for Your Exams Ever entered the exam hall, seen the first question on your WAEC or JAMB paper, and your brain just goes blank? You know you read that part. You might have even spent all night on it. But nothing. It’s one…