<p>I know that there are some people out there who are able to somehow absorb more information than others when it comes to studying. I, on the other hand, take forever to read and understand a single chapter. How exactly do you guys go about studying/preparing for your tests?</p>
<p>Mostly Study Island or other resources specifically intended for test prep. They allow me to see the main ideas, I guess. It’s easier than learning a lot of details at once.</p>
<p>I mostly ‘study’ by answering questions and checking out study guides and what not, but I barely touch my notebook and or textbook while studying.</p>
<p>For any work geared towards memorization, I use Quizlet. It’s pretty much flashcards but it has games too. It’s the only way I ever study. There’s also an app, so you can study on the go :)</p>
<p>Quizlet and writing out problems on my dry erase board.</p>
<p>Study? Good one.</p>
<p>I basically write a synthesis essay on whatever topic it is I’m studying at the moment. By focusing on maintaining conciseness, style, and flow, I manage to both internalize and truly understand (rather than remember by rote) a lot of the information while also practicing my science writing skills.</p>
<p>I elaborate more on the things I don’t understand or are afraid that I won’t understand, while almost ignoring things I’m sure will stick.</p>
<p>Of course, that’s when I study. I studied, like, twice this school year?</p>
<p>I’ve never really needed to for math/science, and it’s kind of hard to study for English, but for history, I make outlines of all the info I need, basically just rewrite stuff over and over until it’s internalized, and watch online videos explaining the relevant topics.</p>
<p>By procrastination</p>
<p>Studying? What’s that?</p>
<p>^This appears to be a common theme…</p>
<p>However, I actually study using notecards. I like them a lot!</p>
<p>I’ve only studied for my IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL exam. And that consisted of me going through the assessment statements, saying, “Yep. Yep. Yep. Know that. Yep. Uh huh.”</p>
<p>Depends on the class</p>
<p>English - Go over my notes twice the day before/of test</p>
<p>History - Scan my notes once right before the test</p>
<p>AP Calculus AB - Good one</p>
<p>AP Physics B - Pray to a higher power</p>
<p>Chemistry - Good one</p>
<p>Spanish - Good one</p>
<p>I just read them out loud, and repeat it to myself.</p>
<p>I use to use notecards, but they were too time-consuming.</p>
<p>When it comes to math, I just do practice problems.</p>
<p>I just read the chapter. And BAM, I remember everything.</p>
<p>But then again, I rarely study. I think the only time I studied would be before the AP test. And anatomy, cuz my teacher doesn’t teach but throws us random tests</p>
<p>Generally I only study for things that require pure memorization, such as Spanish. For that I write everything out.</p>
<p>I guess the reason I don’t have to study for most other things is because I carry that strategy over while reading chapters and take a lot of detailed notes.</p>
<p>I just read my notes/the textbook. if I’m not understanding something, I look for another source, usually on the Internet (e.g. Khan Academy). after I review, I may do practice problems, depending on the subject. but I only study for things I know I need a refresher on</p>
<p>pretty straightforward</p>
<p>Techniques:
-Feynmen Technique
-Pomodoro Technique</p>
<p>Websites:
-Khan Academy
-Wolfram Alpha
-quizlet.com</p>
<p>Helpful habits:
-review notes and concepts periodically
-flashcards
-take practice tests
-teach a peer</p>
<p>r77r77, what exactly are the Feynmen and Pomodoro techniques?</p>
<p>Youtube/Kahn Academy videos are a godsend, and quizlet is good for vocab.</p>