http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/10/06/better-ways-to-learn/?_php=true&_&smid=fb-share&_r=0
In the new book, “How We Learn: The Surprising Truth About When, Where, and Why It Happens” (Random House), Benedict Carey, a science reporter for The New York Times, challenges the notion that a high test score equals true learning. He argues that although a good grade may be achieved in the short term by cramming for an exam, chances are that most of the information will be quickly lost. He argues that most students probably don’t need to study more — just smarter. He upends the notion that “hitting the books” is all that is required to be a successful student, and instead offers a detailed exploration of the brain to reveal exactly how we learn, and how we can maximize that potential. Included in this article are tips for how to best study/learn, some of which I've summarized below: -change your study environment from time to time -review new material several times over several days to signal to your brain that this information is something worthy of memory -talk about new information, teach it to others, create “tests,” create flashcards -spaced study (see article) -sleep well! (sleep enhances learning!)
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