What's this Pomodoro?!... Study techniques

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Sometimes typical study method can be brain exhausting however, these simple tricks can help to maintain focus.

Pomodoro Technique

  • Break study time into 25-minute focused sessions followed by 5-minute breaks.
  • After 4 sessions, take a longer 15–30 minute break.
  • Keeps your brain fresh.

Dual Coding

  • Combine visuals and text to learn more effectively.
  • Create diagrams, charts, or mind maps alongside notes.
  • Boosts verbal and visual memory for better recall.

Feynman Technique

  • Learn by teaching the concept in simple language.
  • If you struggle to explain–> gap in understanding.
  • Repeat until you can explain it clearly and confidently.

Leitner System

  • Use flashcards and sort them by how well you know them.
  • Review hard cards more often and easy ones less frequently.
  • Boosts long-term memory.

SQ3R Method

  • Stands for Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review.
  • Start by skimming the material, then ask questions and read deeply.
  • Recite key points and review regularly for better memory.

:rose:What can be some other learning techniques that can help?? :rose:

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  1. Spaced Repetition: Review material at increasing intervals over time to strengthen long-term retention.

  2. Active Recall: Test yourself regularly instead of just rereading notes to boost memory and understanding.

  3. Interleaving: Mix different subjects or topics during study sessions to improve problem-solving and adaptability.

  4. Chunking: Break information into smaller, manageable units to make complex topics easier to digest.

  5. Mindfulness & Meditation: Short mindfulness exercises before studying can improve focus and reduce stress.

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The Feynman Technique is a learning strategy, developed by Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman, that emphasizes understanding complex concepts by simplifying them and explaining them in simple terms, as if teaching to someone with no prior knowledge. It’s a four-step process that helps learners identify knowledge gaps, reorganize their thoughts, and improve long-term retention.

1. Choose a concept
2. Teach it to someone
3. Review and refine
4. Simplify and use analogies

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Teach me like you will explain a 5-year-old

Read a topic.
Then explain it to your friend, pet or anyone like explaining to a 5-year-old.
If you can teach it in your own words, you really understand it.

Why it works: Teaching helps you find out what you don’t know yet!

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