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Study Skills and Memory Techniques
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Study Skills
Students often complain that
they study hard and yet do
not score as much as they
expect. It proves that
studying hard or for long
hours do not help. We shall
see hereunder what exactly
helps students to study
smart!
Types of learners
All students have the five
senses (sight, smell, hearing,
taste and touch) provided in
equal measure only. Yet,
some students do well and
some don’t. It is mainly
because we all learn
differently. Some learn by
looking at things. They are
visual learners. Some learn
by listening through their
ears; they are auditory
learners. Some learn by
doing (experiment)
Study techniques
Some can run fast. It is
natural for them. But all of
us can learn to run effectively
when coached by experts.
Experts in teaching have
found out the following 7 R’s
of learning to be very
effective. If you use them
you also can study well.
The loci method
This simple yet powerful
method, when mastered, can
be used for recalling 100
different words in order and
the words can be recalled at
random also! This technique
was used by ancient orators
to remember speeches, and
it combines the use of
organization, visual memory,
and association. Before
using the technique