The way you succeed in an exam is the same way you succeed in a driving test. You need to practice. And practice in a particular way. If you’re preparing for a driving test, you can’t just study the Drive Safe Handbook (i.e., the theory and road rules). You need to get behind the wheel […]
What is the best way to cement information into your brain? Research shows active recall (aka retrieval practice) is a highly effective strategy for remembering information. This strategy will take your studies and your grades to the next level. Active recall involves bringing information to mind without looking at your books and notes. I have […]
Mind mapping is one of my favourite ways to learn. The funny drawings, the colour, and creativity can transform any dry subject into something that’s interesting for the brain. But mind mapping is also a great life strategy. You can use it to create plans, capture ideas from books, set goals, clarify your thinking, organise […]
Do you struggle to remember the content of audiobooks? You have a sense of the general gist of it. You can say, “It was interesting”. But that’s about it. It doesn’t have to be like this. With the help of some effective learning strategies, you can retain a lot more information when you listen to […]
Dr Jane Genovese delivers interactive and engaging study skills sessions for Australian secondary schools. She has worked with thousands of secondary students, parents, teachers and lifelong learners over the past 15 years.
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