The science subjects can all be very content-heavy. It is essential to know how to properly store and study that content in an effective manner that can help you to retain that knowledge properly. Some effective study tips are mentioned below with information on how to properly apply these studying techniques.
REVISITING:
Every day after school, it is very useful to revisit the material you reviewed during class. When you do this, your brain will think back to what was visited in class, which allows for the repetition of knowledge, allowing you to remember the information. When revisiting the content reviewed, it can be useful to look through the notes you made that day and note down what concepts you are having a hard time understanding. From these notes, you can look up YouTube videos that discuss said concepts and get a better understanding of these concepts. A few channels that can be very helpful for reviewing biology concepts are Crash Course, and one that I used very frequently was Elec2ric Learning. Watching videos are very helpful in the sense that it will very much help you get a visual understanding of certain concepts, and for topics like DNA replication visualization is extremely important. Even after you need clarification on specifics, it can be helpful to talk to your teacher at the start or end of class about the topic and to get clarification on the concept.
TEST REVIEW:
When reviewing for tests, reviewing the night before is not very advisable. Hence, it makes a huge difference if you start studying a few days or even a week before the date of your test. Here are some techniques you can use to prepare yourself for a test.
Blurting Technique:
The Blurting Technique involves using your memory and writing down everything you remember. When reviewing using the blurting technique for biology, grab a piece of paper and a pencil and start parting your content for the unit by subunit/topic. For example, if genetics is the unit topic, you’ll have smaller subunits within the unit. Use the blurting technique subunit by subunit, so that the information you review is in smaller portions. Like mentioned before, for each subunit write down everything you remember about the topic. Then, go back to your notes and check if you have missed anything. If you did, revisit what you missed, and then reuse the blurting technique. Once you have finished all of the subunits, do the entire unit at once to see if you have retained all of the content for the unit. This is a very effective method of reviewing, as it helps review everything both in smaller chunks and then all at once. When I used this technique, it was extremely helpful in informing me on what topics within the unit I needed to review the most.
Acting as a Teacher and Speaking Out Loud:
Believe it or not, speaking out loud to review your notes is extremely effective, at least for me. When speaking out loud, it can help you review your notes and it can help make sense of certain confusing concepts. When using this technique, review sub unit by sub unit within the unit. As you visit the sub units, act as if you are a teacher to a student or friend who does not know anything about the topics or concepts you are talking about. This will compel you to simplify the topics, which will help you to simplify the concepts for yourself. When I used this technique, I found myself trying to find analogies that work and help simplify certain topics, and this in turn helped me when writing assessments. Additionally, since I had a white board with me, I was able to visualize many ideas which, in addition with talking out loud, helped me so much when it came to remembering and comprehending ideas.
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