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Title: strategic studying
Post by: shiznizbiz on October 25, 2008, 08:40:35 PM
Well, guys, I turn to you for a very very important question.  What tips do you have for studying?  Im horrible at it, always have been. Im in EMT-B school, and well, I study, and seem to forget what ive studied.  I can go back and read again, effectivley doubling my alotted studying time and then Ill remember pretty well.  But I need some "first pass" tips to make things a little more productive. Thanks in advance. Now back to the books.
Title: Re: strategic studying
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on October 25, 2008, 09:23:04 PM
have classmates. or those who are in teh field already ask you random questions. covering things youve already studied
Title: Re: strategic studying
Post by: shiznizbiz on October 25, 2008, 09:31:32 PM
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on October 25, 2008, 09:23:04 PM
have classmates. or those who are in teh field already ask you random questions. covering things youve already studied
Yeah.  Im a third shifter tho....nearly impossible to find anyone awake [enough] to help..lol.  there is one girl though...... :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: strategic studying
Post by: frankieG on October 25, 2008, 09:41:05 PM
do your homework, attend every class and take notes.  do your readings.  then studying before an exam will not be so critical.  when i was in university i walked into exams knowing that i had already passed the term without passing the exam. how? cuz i  did my assignments and readings and went to all class' .  it is not that hard at all.  it just takes some discipline.
Title: Re: strategic studying
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on October 25, 2008, 11:35:52 PM
ditto
Title: Re: strategic studying
Post by: shiznizbiz on October 25, 2008, 11:50:28 PM
Its not so much studying before an exam.  I think i should say that its more on the retaining and productivity  side of the actual studying itself.  Im a firm believer in not needing to study before an exam if you study the whole time and pay attention.  But im a little rusty.  I havent had to do it in 5 years and I hardly ever did it to begin with. I more or less payed attention in class and did the required reading.  :dunno_white:
So with that being said, any more advice?
Title: Re: strategic studying
Post by: spc on October 26, 2008, 12:10:59 AM
Check into Binaural tones.  If it works for you, it will work great.  If not, you wasted a few minutes.........oh well.

Kick the caffeine before studying.  It makes you alert, but it all but shuts down the sections that process and retain data.
Title: Re: strategic studying
Post by: Domindart on October 26, 2008, 12:31:38 AM
I cant give up my secrets till I come out with my book. 
Title: Re: strategic studying
Post by: shiznizbiz on October 26, 2008, 01:35:54 AM
Quote from: Domindart on October 26, 2008, 12:31:38 AM
I cant give up my secrets till I come out with my book. 
I cant learn them if I cant study it and retain the knowledge therefore I wont be buying it.  lol.  Sooo in that case, just clue me in.  Then Ill buy your book....... :flipoff:
Title: Re: strategic studying
Post by: Kasumi on October 26, 2008, 01:48:23 AM
Yea im currently doing the same thing, studying for my PPL(H) and CPL(H) ground exams. Its all self study, no classes, just a large text book with a section on each exam, you learn it and then test yourself then do the real paper. Its so hard though because its like a full time course (around work) and getting back from work knackerd and getting the books out is not easy!