Wengie shares her top study hacks to help students improve their learning and retention. The tips include:
1. Listening to music while studying to improve memory and concentration.
2. Drinking caffeine to increase focus.
3. Taking study breaks every 30 minutes to reward yourself.
4. Playing a game, like Best Fiends, during breaks.
5. Chewing gum to increase oxygen flow to the brain and improve concentration.
6. Using mnemonics to remember information.
7. Reading out loud to improve retention.
8. Watching video lessons online, like Crash Course.
9. Recording lessons to review later.
10. Adding colors and diagrams to notes to help organize information.
11. Sleeping well to help the brain organize memories.
12. Using the same perfume while studying and taking a test to trigger memory.
13. Writing notes instead of just reading a textbook.
14. Teaching what you've learned to someone else to improve understanding and retention.
15. Using phone apps to help with math problems.
16. Changing your study location to keep your brain alert.
17. Taking online quizzes to practice for exams.
18. Making a study group to memorize information better.
19. Eating foods that improve memory, such as avocados and blueberries.
20. Taking breaks to go outside and get fresh air.
21. Using flashcards to quiz yourself on topics you've already studied.
22. Avoiding comparison with others and focusing on your own hard work.
Wengie hopes these tips will help students study more effectively and achieve their goals.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. Research has shown that listening to music while studying can improve memory and concentration.
2. Classical or ambient sounds played at low volume can be beneficial for studying.
3. Caffeine has been shown to improve concentration and focus.
4. It's best to study in 30-minute blocks, followed by 5-minute breaks.
5. Taking study breaks can help you reward yourself and stay focused.
6. Chewing gum can improve memory and help you focus while studying.
7. The brain organizes memories while you're asleep, so getting enough sleep is important for retaining information.
8. Using a mnemonic device, such as PEMDAS, can help you remember information.
9. Reading out loud can help you process and remember information better.
10. Adding colors and diagrams to your notes can help your brain organize information better.
11. Recording your lessons can help you review and retain information.
12. Reviewing a lesson on the same day can improve your memory of the material by 60%.
13. Teaching someone else what you've learned can help you remember it better.
14. Using a phone app can help you solve math problems and understand the working process.
15. Studying in a new location can help you retain information better.
16. Certain foods, such as avocados, blueberries, and broccoli, can improve memory.
17. Going outside for a walk during study breaks can improve brain function and memory.
18. Flashcards can be a great way to quiz yourself on topics you've already studied.
19. Comparing yourself to others can negatively affect your study habits.
20. Hard work can be more important than natural talent in achieving success.