Currently Empty: R0.00
How to Study Smarter and Remember More for Tests
Thandeka Mkhize
- 9 January 2024
- Comment 4
Liam O’Connor, our Matric Exam Coach, tells learners that studying longer is not the same as studying better.
Start with a short plan for the week. Study in blocks of 25 minutes, then take a five minute break. Test yourself instead of only rereading your notes.
Remembering is a skill. You can practise it like a sport. Liam O’Connor, Matric Exam CoachSleep well before a test, and go over your summary the next morning. Our Free Study Skills Workshop for Grade 8 shows these methods step by step.
Use short, spaced revision
Revise a topic on the same day, then again after three days and once more a week later. This spacing helps facts move into long term memory. It works for Maths formulas and Science definitions alike.
Make your own summaries
Write one page per chapter in your own words. Add small drawings or mind maps. Learners in our Note Taking and Summary Skills class for Grade 6 are often surprised by how much they remember.
Kagiso Molefe
Thank you for this. We have started the weekly routine at home and my son in Grade 7 is already less stressed about homework.
Nomvula Zungu
Thank you for the kind words. We are glad the tips helped. Your support means a lot to our team. Thanks!
Ayesha Moodley
Very useful post. The tips on checking past papers with your child are practical, and we will try them before the June exams. Thank you, Slimkop.
Liam O'Connor
Good, clear advice for parents. I like that it explains things simply and does not make homework time feel like a battle. Well done to the team.