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Tips You Should Follow to Learn Anything You Want
Working tips from the book “A Mind for Numbers”, Dr. Oakley
I’ve noticed, that sometimes I can read my lecture’s script over and over again, so I understand it well, but when it comes to exercises I can’t remember what steps should I take or can’t answer the questions. Sounds familiar to you?
That was pretty confusing until I read the book “A Mind for Numbers” by Barbara Oakley and watched some videos on studying techniques. Now I know that simply rereading the material is the most inefficient way to memorize anything. I used to study like that all my life, kinda funny huh. So I bet you want to know what’s the better way — it’s taking a quick test right after you’ve finished reading. Surprised? At least I was. I’ll explain why and give you more tips on how to memorize better whatever you want.
Taking a quick test right after reading
Why simply rereading your script to memorize it is not the best idea? Because of the illusion of competence. The author explains that rereading a material makes you familiar with the information what makes you think that information is already in your head, but it’s not.
So you may wonder how taking a test while you haven’t yet memorized the material will help? It doesn’t matter if your answers are wrong…
