I always say at my table reading my notes again and again and when my exams came I forget everything and again I have to read . Tell result came like hell
I was so jealous of seeing other people succeeding doing less work and I was the one study whole day and still not able to score well.
now i should recognized on my notes plan. This thread make me relized a long time i learn with the wrong methods and make me procrastinate 🙃. So... I should change of study plan now.
The thing is, I spend A LOT of time studying but it actually pays off. I’m an intensive note taker, I can’t seem to stop writing down everything. But now that I’m taking exhaustingly long course materials it’s getting a bit tough to write everything down. I will try this method, hopefully it works 🤞🏼
I read this closely. The testing-effect point is the strongest one you make, so I went to the source. Roediger & Karpicke (2006) had students reread or test themselves; a week later the testers recalled about 50% more, while the rereaders stayed the more confident group. That gap between feeling fluent and actually remembering is exactly what you named.
The 5pm stop is real too, and the messier half of the two: sleep is when the day's studying gets consolidated, so stopping and resting isn't a break from learning, it's part of it.
One caveat worth carrying: recall only trains memory well with feedback, some way to check the gap. Your past-papers method has that built in, which is a lot of why it works.
The distinction between recognizing information and recalling it stood out to me. Testing yourself gives each study session a clear purpose, while a stopping time makes room for life beyond exams. That same intentional approach could help students preparing for conversations at World Study Expo: identify what you want to learn, prepare thoughtful questions, and leave time to reflect on your options. Thanks for sharing such a practical perspective.
Insane timing to find this article! I was taking a break today from studying and I was feeling guilty and I am until I landed on this article. I decided to take a break because I could feel my burn out coming and I just had my assessment on Friday which I have prepared for , for weeks now. So I felt like taking a break today was needed so I read some of my books instead but felt guilty. I still need to work on that, not feeling guilty when taking breaks. Thanks for the reminder 🫶🏻
Your point 2 is so spot on! I see this all the time with students. Reviewing notes feels like “good” work, but when you shut the book and have to sit the exam the information isn’t there. Like you said, you need to practice recalling it, various times, before the exam. Loved reading this! Glad it worked for you.
The methods in your article is clear but I have questions, it’s my first semester at university and I still confuse about studying you know studying in university not like studying in school, the older students said study every week and, other said no studying every day is the best and The question is what is the best?😵💫
Exactly you just said my mind. My current exams has been one of the best i've written so far and the reason majorly has been past questions. By doing past questions, prior to the exams i recall more and end up focusing on the important parts of the material saving time to do other things.
I also love the fact that you seperated studying time from reading time. This is a problem i see with my coursemates who spend the literal day ( which starts from absurd hours ) studying. Although i sort of struggle with this a little, after reading your article i'm gonna implement this technique into my study system
Thank you this was very helpful
I always say at my table reading my notes again and again and when my exams came I forget everything and again I have to read . Tell result came like hell
I was so jealous of seeing other people succeeding doing less work and I was the one study whole day and still not able to score well.
I will try your advice and I hope it will help me
I am too
thank you this very helpful me
now i should recognized on my notes plan. This thread make me relized a long time i learn with the wrong methods and make me procrastinate 🙃. So... I should change of study plan now.
The thing is, I spend A LOT of time studying but it actually pays off. I’m an intensive note taker, I can’t seem to stop writing down everything. But now that I’m taking exhaustingly long course materials it’s getting a bit tough to write everything down. I will try this method, hopefully it works 🤞🏼
I read this closely. The testing-effect point is the strongest one you make, so I went to the source. Roediger & Karpicke (2006) had students reread or test themselves; a week later the testers recalled about 50% more, while the rereaders stayed the more confident group. That gap between feeling fluent and actually remembering is exactly what you named.
The 5pm stop is real too, and the messier half of the two: sleep is when the day's studying gets consolidated, so stopping and resting isn't a break from learning, it's part of it.
One caveat worth carrying: recall only trains memory well with feedback, some way to check the gap. Your past-papers method has that built in, which is a lot of why it works.
(AI helped me verify these. Saying so plainly.)
The distinction between recognizing information and recalling it stood out to me. Testing yourself gives each study session a clear purpose, while a stopping time makes room for life beyond exams. That same intentional approach could help students preparing for conversations at World Study Expo: identify what you want to learn, prepare thoughtful questions, and leave time to reflect on your options. Thanks for sharing such a practical perspective.
Insane timing to find this article! I was taking a break today from studying and I was feeling guilty and I am until I landed on this article. I decided to take a break because I could feel my burn out coming and I just had my assessment on Friday which I have prepared for , for weeks now. So I felt like taking a break today was needed so I read some of my books instead but felt guilty. I still need to work on that, not feeling guilty when taking breaks. Thanks for the reminder 🫶🏻
Your point 2 is so spot on! I see this all the time with students. Reviewing notes feels like “good” work, but when you shut the book and have to sit the exam the information isn’t there. Like you said, you need to practice recalling it, various times, before the exam. Loved reading this! Glad it worked for you.
This is helpful!
It’s so helpful article
The methods in your article is clear but I have questions, it’s my first semester at university and I still confuse about studying you know studying in university not like studying in school, the older students said study every week and, other said no studying every day is the best and The question is what is the best?😵💫
Thank you this was so helpful!
Exactly you just said my mind. My current exams has been one of the best i've written so far and the reason majorly has been past questions. By doing past questions, prior to the exams i recall more and end up focusing on the important parts of the material saving time to do other things.
I also love the fact that you seperated studying time from reading time. This is a problem i see with my coursemates who spend the literal day ( which starts from absurd hours ) studying. Although i sort of struggle with this a little, after reading your article i'm gonna implement this technique into my study system
Any suggestions for someone who'll be studying masters while in a full time job?
Was your aunt ai?
But everyone says don't count hours make to do do how to apply 9 to 5 method
The work/rest separation is pretty underrated. Half-studying all day is just going to make you less productive and less rested at the same time.
Really insight for this moment