5 Smart Study Tips for Any Competitive Exam
By Team AllNoop on July 25, 2024
1. The Feynman Technique
To truly understand a concept, try explaining it to a 12-year-old. If you can't simplify it, you don't understand it well enough. Identify the gaps in your knowledge and go back to the source material to fill them.
2. Active Recall
Stop re-reading your notes. Instead, close the book and actively try to recall the information. This could be by writing it down, speaking it out loud, or solving practice questions. This process creates stronger neural connections.
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Review information at increasing intervals. For instance, after learning a new topic, review it after 1 day, then 3 days, then a week, and so on. This technique combats the 'forgetting curve' and helps move information into your long-term memory.
4. Interleaving
Instead of studying one topic for a long stretch (blocked practice), mix up different topics in a single study session. For example, solve 30 minutes of Math, then 30 minutes of English, then 30 minutes of General Knowledge. This forces your brain to work harder to retrieve information, leading to better learning.
5. Mock Tests under Exam Conditions
There is no substitute for practice. Regularly take full-length mock tests with a timer and negative marking. Analyze your performance to understand your strengths, weaknesses, and a to develop a solid exam-day strategy.