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Applying to UCT, Stellenbosch or CPUT: A Checklist

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Remembering more is not about studying longer. It is about studying in a smarter way. Lwazi Dlamini, our Study Skills Coach, teaches learners at Leerruimte a few simple methods that work for Matric and university alike. The first is testing yourself. Close the book and write down what you remember.
Reading again feels easy, but trying to recall is what makes it stick. Lwazi Dlamini, Study Skills Coach
The second is spacing your revision over several days instead of one long night before the test.
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Test yourself often

Use flashcards or old exam papers. Mark your answers, then focus only on what you got wrong. This saves time and shows you where the real gaps are.

Rest and routine matter too

Sleep, water and a regular study slot help your memory. Try our 30 Day Study Routine and Focus Plan, or book a quiet co-study desk at our centre in Rondebosch.

4 Comments

  1. Very useful post. I tutor Grade 10 maths on Saturdays and this gave me a few good ideas to share with my learners this term.

  2. Clear and honest advice. My son read it before his preliminary exams and said it helped him settle down and plan his time properly.

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