Father of 4 :: Verbal Ninja
Joined March 2010
- Tweets 249
- Following 31
- Followers 124
- Likes 0
104 Photos and videos
Jun 4
We can never get back our time or our words! Make them both count today!
Apr 14
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” - Benjamin Franklin
4
Apr 13
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
Benjamin Franklin
2
Apr 12
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”
B.B. King
4
Apr 3
Use a Dedicated Study Spot.
Train your brain to associate one place with learning.
7
Apr 2
Use Background Instrumental Music.
Lyrics distract; instrumentals can increase focus.
1
Apr 1
Study With a Purpose Statement.
Example:
“I’m studying biology because I want to understand life.”
2
Mar 31
Reward Completion, Not Time
Example: “After I finish 10 problems, I take a break.”
1
Mar 30
Write Possible Test Questions.
Teachers often use questions similar to what students ask.
1
Mar 27
Study in Reverse Order.
Start with the newest material, then move backward.
2
Mar 25
Whisper-Read Difficult Material.
Hearing it activates another learning pathway.
1
Mar 22
Read the Questions First.
If your book has review questions, read them before reading the chapter.
2
Mar 21
Use the “3 Sentence Summary”
After each section, summarize it in only three sentences.
2
Mar 20
Draw Diagrams Instead of Sentences.
Visual information is remembered much longer.
4
Mar 19
Use Colored Pens for Categories.
Example:
Blue = definitions
Green = examples
Red = important facts
5