Study Myths
This environment is often thought to be best for studying
Alone in a quiet area
This technique uses 25-minute focused intervals with 5-minute breaks.
Pomodoro Technique
This paper or digital tool helps track your classes, deadlines, and study time.
Planner
This method splits your page into cues, notes, and summaries.
Cornell Notes
This action helps your brain recharge before an exam
Sleep
This myth says we only use 10% of this organ while studying
Brain
This strategy involves testing yourself rather than just rereading.
Active Recall
This technique breaks time into work and rest cycles.
Pomodoro Technique
This note method allows you to draw visual connections between ideas.
Mind Mapping
Doing this regularly reduces stress and increases memory for tests
Studying
This last-minute study method is often believed to be just as good as spaced learning.
Cramming
This method involves teaching a concept in simple terms, like you're explaining it to a child
Feynman Technique
This method helps you decide what's urgent vs. important using a 4-square grid.
Eisenhower Matrix
Using this technique with different colors helps categorize your notes.
Color-Coding
This strategy involves spreading out your studying over multiple days instead of cramming
Spaced Repitition
This "skill" is believed to help you study better, but really divides your attention.
Multitasking
This type of learning happens when you actively engage with the material.
Active Studying
This habit-forming action helps prevent last-minute work and stress.
Time Management
These types of notes are often slower to take but help with memory.
Handwritten notes
This technique involves identifying patterns in past quizzes and exams to anticipate the types of questions and topics most likely to appear on future tests.
Test Analysis
(True or False) People only learn in two ways
False
This tool helps track what you do and don’t know by drawing 3 columns on your notes.
Cornell Notes
This method schedules every hour of your day for focused productivity.
Time Blocking
This technique uses folders, binders, or apps to separate notes and materials for each class.
Subject Organization
This study technique involves simulating real exam conditions by timing yourself, limiting resources, and practicing with exam-like questions to build test-taking stamina and reduce anxiety.
Practice Testing