Knowing how to prepare for assignments is crucial for the success of college students. And this is especially true for exams (because they usually make up a larger portion of your grade). So, learning useful study methods that will help you to study for your exam well are key.
So, we’ll be talking about some of the different types of study methods that you can use to prepare for your tests.
Useful Studying Methods
Record Your Lectures
One useful study method that you can use is to record your lectures. This is great for those who are auditory learners or just don’t have the time to meet up with others to study.
Some of the best times to play the audio is when you’re cleaning up around the house, getting ready in the morning, or completing your night routine (basically any task that doesn’t require you to concentration a lot).
You can also record other things like discussions and study group meetings so that you can reference the information later.
Reteach Material/Teach Your Study Group
One of the best study methods that you can do is to teach the subject to someone else. Why? Well, in order to teach someone, you need to first have an understanding of the topic. So, that’s why teaching the material to others work.
You can also ensure that you will study more by joining a study group. My reasoning behind this is that everyone should be responsible for certain topics in the group, so if you don’t prepare well enough, you’ll be letting the entire group down.
Related: Study Group Cancelled? Top Reasons Why You Should Create An Online Study Group!
Rewrite Material
Another useful study technique that you can use to study for your test is to rewrite important information. Using this method can allow you to recall information more easily.
Some ways that you can do this is by:
- Creating flash cards with key terms and main topics (like important people or events)
- Rewriting your notes
- Write a summary over information that you have
Create Visual Representation
Another effective study technique that you can do is create a visual representation. Some forms of visuals that you can make are:
- Diagrams
- Models
- Mind Maps
- Graphs
- Charts
Act It Out
Although this method might seem a little unorthodox, it can really work. It just depends on what you are studying for. For instance, if you are a nursing student, you can practice the process of drawing blood on a training arm. Or, if you are a computer programming student, you can practice putting in a programming language and running certain codes.
I hope that you enjoyed learning about these study techniques that college students can use to study for their exam. Which method would you choose?
Hannah Roberts is the creator of Do. Live. Study. She loves to learn new things and hopes to help others as they go throughout their journey as an adult. You can connect with her below.