STUDY LESS STUDY SMART This is a PDF summary of the famous study less study smart lesson by Dr. Lobdell STUDY IN CHUNKS Most students can study and keep focus for an average of 25-30 minutes at a time. So study in chunks and then go do something else for a break before coming back for another round! USE INCENTIVES Reward yourself with an incentive or something to look forward to at the end of your study day! GO FROM BIG TO SMALL Study concepts first and make sure you understand the big picture, then after go small and study the facts and details TEST YOURSELF Once you have learned the concepts, try testing yourself. This is a form of active learning. HIGHLIGHT Highlight the important words and key terms to help make things stick for you. MIKEANDMATTY.COM STUDY LESS STUDY SMART Page 2 USE ACTIVE RECALL Our brains are good at recognizing information, but not at recollecting. So practice by testing how well you can recall the information ASK FOR HELP Ask for help understanding the information if you need it. You can ask your teacher or ask a friend who takes good notes as well TEACHING BACK Summarize what you have learned by teaching the info back to someone else. This will help you solidify your understanding and identify your gaps USE MNEMONICS Mnemonics are great tools to help you better memorize information. They include things like acronyms, coined sayings, and image association HAVE FUN! For more free study guides and eBooks on productivity and study tips, visit our website! Mikeandmatty.com MIKEANDMATTY.COM
