Learn Smarter (not harder)

Cornell note taking is a system which makes your study much more affective because you’re looking at questions to see whether you really know something rather than looking at your notes in which case you don’t know whether you know it or not

This is about how to do more study while feeling like you’re not

Most students don’t even think about how they’re going to use reading time, but they use it in a way which is kind of a waste. In this episode I’ll explain what I think is a smarter way to use reading time.

You can learn a lot by downloading and reading through the examiners report for past exam papers, here’s a few tips for what to look for when you do.

what should you do the night before an exam? Should you stay up late studying, or should you go to bed early?

this episode is about a great way to break up your study so that it feels less arduous, using a simple timer that you can download from the App Store

this is a podcast about a smart way to maximise your study time

Should you skip a question and exam or just answer every question in turn

In this episode we look at the best way to study using past exam papers

Running out of time on the exam is heart-wrenching! Here’s how to make sure it doesn’t happen to you. (Disclaimers: 1. The explanations provided in this podcast are given in good faith but no responsibility will be taken for their accuracy. 2. The opinions expressed in this podcast are my own. They do not represent the opinions of the VCAA or any other organisation or government body.)

In this episode I discuss how it’s possible to spend a lot more time studying than most people, without as much pain as most people!