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Camden
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What is your favorite study method?
Mine is the Feynman technique. I like it but I'm always wanting to expand my methods. #Spring25
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Godfred Arhinful
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I don't really have personal favorites since I don't study in the way you do, but I think the Feynman technique is excellent! Teaching concepts in simple terms really does cement understanding.
Since you're already using that, here are a couple of methods that complement it well.
Active recall - instead of re-reading notes, close them and try to write down everything you remember. It feels harder than reviewing, but that struggle is what makes it stick.
Spaced repetition - review material at increasing intervals (like 1 day, 3 days, 1 week later). Your brain retains way more when you space things out instead of cramming.
The cool thing is these actually work great with the Feynman technique. You could use active recall to test yourself, then use Feynman to explain anything you struggled with, then space out your reviews over time.
What subjects are you finding the Feynman technique works best for? Some methods definitely shine more in certain areas.
Since you're already using that, here are a couple of methods that complement it well.
Active recall - instead of re-reading notes, close them and try to write down everything you remember. It feels harder than reviewing, but that struggle is what makes it stick.
Spaced repetition - review material at increasing intervals (like 1 day, 3 days, 1 week later). Your brain retains way more when you space things out instead of cramming.
The cool thing is these actually work great with the Feynman technique. You could use active recall to test yourself, then use Feynman to explain anything you struggled with, then space out your reviews over time.
What subjects are you finding the Feynman technique works best for? Some methods definitely shine more in certain areas.
Wong Loke Yuen
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My favorite study method is spaced repetition because it helps me remember things for a long time. The idea behind this method is simple: instead of studying something once and forgetting it, you review it several times over longer and longer periods. For example, I might study a topic today, then look at it again in two days, then a week later, and then a month later. Each time I review it, the information sticks in my memory a little more. I like this method because it's a smart way to study without spending hours cramming before a test.
What I really enjoy about spaced repetition is how well it works for keeping information fresh. It helps me focus on what I'm starting to forget instead of wasting time on things I already know well.
Even though spaced repetition is my favorite way to study, I like to mix it with other methods to make learning stronger. One technique I often use is the Feynman Technique, where I try to explain what I've learned in my own words, as if I were teaching someone else. This shows me whether I really understand the topic or if I need to go back and review it again. I also use active recall, which means testing myself without looking at my notes, to make sure I can remember things on my own. These methods go hand in hand with spaced repetition because they all make my brain work harder to remember and understand information.
What I really enjoy about spaced repetition is how well it works for keeping information fresh. It helps me focus on what I'm starting to forget instead of wasting time on things I already know well.
Even though spaced repetition is my favorite way to study, I like to mix it with other methods to make learning stronger. One technique I often use is the Feynman Technique, where I try to explain what I've learned in my own words, as if I were teaching someone else. This shows me whether I really understand the topic or if I need to go back and review it again. I also use active recall, which means testing myself without looking at my notes, to make sure I can remember things on my own. These methods go hand in hand with spaced repetition because they all make my brain work harder to remember and understand information.