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SS2.1 Survival Guide Studying smarter not harder

How do I study smarter?Studying smarter is about being an active learner.

hat does a!tive learning involve?

Engaging with and coming to a deeper understanding of the subjects you are

studying.

Reflecting on your own learning practices and style.

Assessing how well your study methods serve you.

hat are some a!tive learning te!hni"ues?

Writing up your lectures, readings, etc. in your own words. This is called

#ara#hrasingand is an essential study sill to develop !see the Survival "uide RT#.# on $araphrasing%.

$uestioningwhat you read or hear, i.e. not taing for granted what you read or are

told. This will help you develop your critical thining sills.

%in&ingnew nowledge to old and to your everyday e&periences. This helps mae

theoretical material more alive and meaningful.

'inding out what your most e''e!tive learning styleis. This will help you use your

study time efficiently.

(re you new to tertiary learning or haven)t studied 'or a while?(f you want to be a smart and active learner you may need to develop new learningstyles or polish up your old ones.

Is there a *est way to study?We each have strengths and weanesses.

)ere are a few things you can do to help you study as effectively as possible.1. Set up a study area which is comfortable, well lit and not too noisy.

2. )ave a #ur#osefor each study session.3. Test yoursel' at the end of each study session to see if you have achieved your

purpose.4. Remember overlearning+ is necessary to get important information into your long

term memory.5. *eep checing for how long you can study e''e!tively before you need a brea. The

amount of time will increase the more you study.6. +se a range o' senses when taing notes or revising wor e.g. use mind maps,

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diagrams, tables !see Survival "uide RT . on -ind mapping%.

overlearninginvolves continuing to learn or practise something once you haveachieved initial proficiency.

(!tive learningThe more actively you engage in your study, the more liely you are to remember whatyou learn and the more liely it is that you will be a successful student.

Study Smarter ti#s

,e 'le-i*le. (f one study techni/ue or place of study isn0t woring, try another.

Set u# study grou#s with students who are committed to learning !see Survival

"uide 1S #. on Woring in groups for tips on maing study groups wor%.

Tea!hwhat you now to others.

2o all your pre3lecture and tutorial #rereading. /aintain a *alan!e between studying and other aspects of your life, e.g. e&ercising,

socialising, eating healthy food, eeping family commitments.

Resist the urge to just highlight important material, write it in your own words.

0eward yoursel' for wor well done. All wor and no play !e&cept perhaps at e&am

time% is not the hallmar of an effective and smart student.

ther use'ul resour!esST+24SmarterSurvival "uides5 $araphrasing, -ind mapping, Woring in groups,

Avoiding procrastination, Time and study management.

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