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Learning is so much fun … Hers’s how

Learning is so much fun … Hers’s how

Learning is so much fun … Hers’s how

Learning is so much fun … Here’s how

1.Combat PROCRASTINATION using POMODORO TECHNIQUE

1. Set timer to 25 minutes

2. Shut all interruptions

3. FOCUS on your WORK

4. Give yourself a REWARD

2. Practice using Space Repetition

is extending the practice e.g. new skills, math formula, new method or complex solutions over a number of days.

3. Learn to CHUNK concepts

compact package/s of information/key ideas

HOW?1. Focus undivided

attention on the material

2. Understanding the basic idea

3. Practice

4. Recall materials learned in different places

5. AVOID!!! - too much highlighting

don’t be fooled that all highlighted text goes to your brain because its DOES NOT.

6. Test yourself frequently

7. DELIBERATELY PRACTICE the hard stuff

8. Use VISUAL images to remember key items

8. Create meaningful groups or abbreviations to simplify the material

9. Create a metaphor or analogy to ideas

10. Checklist • Did you make a serious effort to understand

the text?• Did you work with classmates on homework

problems?• Did you attempt to outline every homework

problem solution?• Did you participate actively in homework

group discussions?• Did you consult with the instructor?• Did you understand ALL your homework

problem solutions?• Did you follow your study guide?

11. Get a reasonable SLEEP before the test

12. Exercise

Happy Learning