A lot of things that an effective studier does are subconscious and don’t actually involve doing anything physical. These non-tangible aspects of studying are a lot harder to explain than the tangible aspects, such as writing study notes, making timetables etc. Luckily, I had an epiphany the other day about how I could explain an extremely important non-tangible aspect of studying. Studying with purpose is something all academic achievers do. These students sit down and think “right, … [Read more...]
The Three Cardinal Rules of Studying
The three ‘Cardinal’ rules represent the trunks of the studying tree, if you will. They are an essential part of studying 101. Their application will provide a sound foundation on which your child can begin building their study skills’ repertoire. Cardinal rule #1: Identify what you need to know A trap that a lot of students fall into is believing that they need to study everything under the sun. An efficient studier knows that the best thing they can do is sort out what topics are … [Read more...]