The pegword method is a really useful mnemonic device for learning a list of items in order, particularly when those items are concrete, visual objects rather than abstract concepts. Without further ado, here’s how the technique works, and how to use it! Our...
PEMDAS, GEMDAS, BIDMAS and BODMAS. It sounds like the start of a wacky kids TV show tune … but they’re all actually clever mnemonics – acronyms to be exact – to help you remember one thing: the order of operations for mathematical calculations. Confused? Not for much...
As a student or professional you’ll come across many different note-taking methods and strategies, but one of the most popular (for good reason!) is the Cornell Notes method. So what’s it all about? We’re going to explore how Cornell notes work, what the benefits are,...
Effective note-taking is one of the most important skills to master as a (new) university or college student – or at any stage of your academic career! So you need a good note-taking strategy, and we’ve taken notes on the six best methods you can master: Our...
If you’ve worked with flashcards before, you may have come across a nifty exam study technique without even knowing it: the Leitner system is a popular spaced repetition exercise for recalling vocabulary and facts. We’ll delve into everything you need to know...
The best way to learn is smarter, not harder. And you can easily make that change, today, with these 28 cunning study and exam hacks! With only a few small tweaks to your study habits, you’ll have increased your productivity, improved your memory and streamlined...
