I used to just memorize everything and it didnt help much in school, sometimes I could ace the exam if it was a short test but then by the end of the year id forget everything i memorized. it's better to actually understand what you're learning and remember that than to just memorize stuff.
PART 1: Priming the information Step 1 : create mental model 1) Skim read the chapters (bold and highlighted words) and write down key terms from them 2) look up the words u have no idea about (30 secs per word) This should take about 10 mins 3) Link the concepts together using prior information - mind mapping Step 2: The initial questions/pretesting 15-20 questions before diving into topic (atleast attempt) Step 3: Pre reading 10:27 PART 2: Absorbing the information Step 1: Layering 1) skimming and scanning 2) go over general concepts and overviews using multiple sources like google, books (avoid getting into details) 3) go through the difficult concepts one by one Step 2: creating recall questions Step 3: teaching everything (15-20 mins) 22:04 PART 3: Retrieving the information Recalling question method 1) answer the list of questions without using any resources or notes (spend generous time) 2) go through the content and fill in any knowledge gaps 3) keep repeating the first two steps 4) come code the questions based on difficulty Interleaving PART 4: Spacing the information Day 1 Day 4 Day 14 Day 40 For an exam, prepare 4-5 weeks ago so u get atleast 3 repetitions for difficult topics and 1-2 repetitions for easy topics
PART 1: Priming the informationStep 1 : create mental model1) Skim read the chapters (bold and highlighted words) and write down key terms from them 2) look up the words u have no idea about (30 secs per word) This should take about 10 mins3) Link the concepts together using prior information - mind mapping Step 2: The initial questions/pretesting15-20 questions before diving into topic (atleast attempt)Step 3: Pre reading10:27PART 2: Absorbing the informationStep 1: Layering1) skimming and scanning 2) go over general concepts and overviews using multiple sources like google, books (avoid getting into details)3) go through the difficult concepts one by one Step 2: creating recall questionsStep 3: teaching everything (15-20 mins)22:04PART 3: Retrieving the information Recalling question method1) answer the list of questions without using any resources or notes (spend generous time)2) go through the content and fill in any knowledge gaps 3) keep repeating the first two steps4) come code the questions based on difficulty Interleaving PART 4: Spacing the informationDay 1Day 4Day 14Day 40For an exam, prepare 4-5 weeks ago so u get atleast 3 repetitions for difficult topics and 1-2 repetitions for easy topics
Truly excellent guide. A++++ . I wish I had this before I started med school. Everyone says "don't study hard, study smart" without actually explaining what that means.
I love how this video gives super specific tips instead of just being like "prioritize" "study the important topics" "use active recall" or giving tips that are too advanced for study tube surfers like me. It actually feels beginner friendly and something you could start to do right away, at the same time doing it consistently would make you more efficient at it
I swear on whatever will make u believe me after watching this video 1 month ago I scored a full mark on my immunology exam and saw the results today. Thank u so much u genius psychopath. Ur pep himself.
in a simple way take keypoints in topics which cover whole topic , google the keypoints to know what it the keypoint is about now we understood about key points and make a relationships with each other by mental model mapping like similarities / dissimiliaritis etc connections now active recall by testing questions , teaching (layman) spaced revision
😄😄😄at some points, I really had to rezone by mind to stay focus. I think it was a bit lengthy. I also think these parts and steps could have been done in separate videos. But truth be told, it was very, very informative.
Me too so i stopped working on pc. I stopped reading comments while watching vdo 🔴. I read summary and proceed with vdo . Took notes. I am no more a zone out bitch. I can execute😊 now.
Notes for MYSELF 1. Priming the Information ( i should learn like) - creating a mental model -> take a overlook of words and pattern-nize over the topics and subtopics that are there and then i shall test myself from this model itself by sort of asking preliminary questions i crack those ques or not -> pre-reading - mandatory process. 2. Absorbing the Information - (all about relevancy that has come from previous step) -> layering with the help of pattern i created before but in order of *easy to hard* and then going through the hard topics one by one via mental model -> then create sub-questions almost similar to in the PART 1. 3. Retrieving the Information ( almost similar to feynman technique ) 4. Spacing the Information - spaced repetition - 1, 4 , 14 and 40th day revision - at least 3 before the test
After watching A LOT of videos about study techniques (they keep saying same stuff)this is truly the first time I actually understand how to study effectively with real steps... thank you❤
THE ONLY TH-camR WHO PRESENTED THE EXACT STEP-BY-STEP METHOD ON HOW TO STUDY EFFECTIVELY!!! I have been doing this method many years ago now. I felt pressured because most of the students were using Anki flashcards which for me, wasnt effective at all.
I am so thankful to you for putting out this video. As someone who was falling into the pools of videos available on TH-cam about studying methods, I have found my stop. I am grateful that you have summarised all the things in one place. And yes, the last point about still allowing oneself to study in not so "strict" manner resonated a lot with me, since it is the way I can be motivated and find the topic interesting instead of procrastinating. I hope you keep posting such great videos.
I’m a full time PhD student and work full time.. this has been extremely helpful in me approaching my studies with consistency, intention, and motivation. Thank you
ive been searching so long for an actual guide that teaches me how to study for getting into med school and after hours and days of searching, this is the first actual guide that achieves that very well, all the other guides dont actually give methods for studying, just that you can study this, and you can study that, etc, to test myself, I made a mindmap of the vid and even questioned myself on it, might sound stupid but it worked so well, tysm!
Finally! A detailed, exact guide to efficient studying! I've tried to create my own process through the general advice given on YT study videos, and it has been working through trial and error. But this video will save me so much time from doing that. Thank you Zain!
The second step he mentioned about testing before preparing the topics. Really helps as it keep us conscious while studying the topic and eventually leading to more absorption of information.
I keep rewatching this vid whenever I forget the steps. This is the best, most comprehensive and personal guide for effective studying I have come across on yt. Most vids I come across on yt tell you the same thing over and over again without giving practical methods and examples. I will watch it again and again until this becomes my study habit. Your my study mentor and saviour for my med school. Thank you Zain!! All the best with yr own studies as well :))
I feel so excited for trying this method out! He just well organized the whole process and mentioned some of the stuff I’ve done during the preparation for exams but didn’t know exactly what they were. Thanks for sharing!!!
I have been watching endless videos of how to study from past 5-7 months and this one has actually helped me a lot . Thanks a lot for sharing this information.
this is literally the bestttt video on any study tips. its an all in one study guide and i wont be needing any other study videos after i watch this. thank u so much Zainn
I had scrolled through TH-cam looking for videos on effective revision but this video has solved my problem I would recommend this to anyone with a similar problem
this is the first time ive seeen a medical student talk about studying with mentioning anki. I have the exact problem of procrastinating as i feel i don't have enough energy for the most efficient learning. Youre the first person I've heard mention that its okay to do some less effiecient methods sometimes. This fills me with so much relief! Barakallah feek for this video!!!
I have been on this learning rabbit hole for 5 to 6 months and in order to learn from every video i use to make notes( not really notes but what is the core concepts or what they did- justin song and many more) of course not every video since a lot of it kind of the same but it wasnt as detail or how to actually do it as yours I learn new stuff( and write down what i should do as i was going through your video it took me 1 hour..) and this is super worth while. And thank you really really much. I learned a lot today.
This is probably the best study video I've ever watched, compact, covered everything and every one of my questions and man I'm so impressed at how good you explain this, can't wait to study like this from next semester
HANDS DOWN MOST HELPFUL STUDY VIDEO!!!! Thank you so much for this clear and concise video, I feel like this can really help me tackle subjects like biology that is centered around understanding and memorization. Future video idea: A efficient way to learn subjects centered around logic and rules (like math and chemistry).
I think you pointing out about time has really helped me. I always think that revision would be too arduous to do but I’m sure I can spent 15 minutes making mind maps !!! It sounds simple but the fear of starting is really holding me back and having a method really helps !!
I found your channel by accident while searching like crazy about how to learn, and your videos are truly valuable. I can practice them immediately and feel that my mind becomes clearer. Thank you so much!
You were spot on with that spaced repetition one. Whenever I would go schedule the topics that I should revise, I would be really overwhelmed at the amount of additional topics that I would go through. Next video that I would be watching is your spaced repetition one. Thank you for this video. This would greatly help me this new academic year.
9min 39secs into the video and already in awe with your explaination. Some of the already mentioned techniques I've tried first hand and they are game changing indeed, going to try everything you've said. Keep making such videos!!
I have been doing this steps without knowing, and I can say even tho it may look like it takes a long time, due to your Brian having a base, that’s it can build upon and connect ideas and making connections, it makes it so much easier to remember, and -a tip for making mindmap; it is to use an app, since you can just pickup that idea and place it on another subtitle and play around it, I personally use Xmind, I mostly do such techniques for biology and it can be done to grammatical subjects, for languages or anything for memorizing… colours help,pictures help quite a lot for remembering and also making it fun to study,and a bounce point would be, if something like literature or long long paragraphs of studying, you read it, underline what makes this whole paragraph important, then make a summary on small sticky note with YOUR own words, so that if you were to revise or just try to understand the paragraph again, you can just read that small sticky note
this is one of the best study tips videos I've ever watched, you made everything not only really understandable but also easily applicable ❤️ tysm I'll be definitely trying it out
This is the only video that isn’t just vague. Actually so helpful and I thank you so much for making this!!! I think a video on how to schedule this time in for a full course loud would be really useful !!
Thank you! I was already doing half of this, but I’ve never thought of them as ‘steps’, thus I usually end up skipping or forgetting to do them. Also, that priming phase and absorbing phase is so good. Never actually came to my mind about how important those two steps were. Thank you again!
This was superb! I've never watched a video with such specific and detailed study methods. I'd recommend this to any student whatsoever. In the end, studying isn't meant to be easy or difficult- it's meant to be active and done smartly. Well done bro🎉🎉 ...Big shout out from Nigeria 🇳🇬 🇳🇬
This genuinely makes so much sense on why one of my subjects grades is so much better this is what I do but didn't realise when it came to overall connecting I love the idea of getting a general idea of the topic before hand and making a mind map to see how it all connects. Excited to use this.
I’m so glad I came across this video. I struggled last semester with trying to be consistent with previewing content for the next week, because I was so worried about getting caught up on homework. Also, you talking about the light bulb moments was so relatable, for me I was really upset with physics last semester because I wasn’t getting the lightbulb moments till maybe the end of the semester. I’m definitely going to try these techniques this semester.
I have spent so much time finding ways to study effectively. I have hired an Academic coach years ago. But this video surpasses everything else. It was so well explained I understood what I needed to get done. For someone who gets distracted easily and forgets everything I read, this is what I needed. Thanks for this video. You have a new subscriber here 😊.
I just got into med school in Turkey and we are doing an introductory week. I've been stressing about the studying because I was a smart (gifted, even) kid and i never learnt to study and then I found out I have ADHD and probably autism too. I cannot focus for long amunts of time and even starting to study is difficult. But his method feels like it would be a lot less overwhelming at the start of a topic making it easier to motivate myself maybe. I really hope i can effectively use these tips and be a lot less anxious about studying. It was a great video very nice to watch and easy to understand, thank you very much! I'll go see some other videos you made :)
Priming, absorbing, reading, retining 1) mental model (overview), list keywords and jumble up (not author's structure), look them up in under 10 words, link to concept of chapter and mindmap reading points then link to tgis mentally 2) test before learning AND after 3) pre-reading = video / short reviews ABSORBING - read info in layers 1) skim (easy) 2) general concepts - recall q's to supplement Qbanks (use active words e.g. define, name 5) creation 3) details Explain/ summarise it to yourself after learning session Retrieving - testing in spaced intervals, study once then test yourself while learning recall questions relying on brain then use content, RAG questions -> go back to original source and review go back and practice what you didnt know test topic just as you are forgetting it exam 5 weeks advance, 3 reptitions for challenging topics
This is so helpful, I’m only in highschool, but I’m really looking forward to using these techniques and making learning much more easier and faster, thank you so much!
True story…. I’m in undergrad and I’ve been so frustrated and caught up in depression for months or about a year now because genuinely I had a problem with studying. And I’d been wondering if I was the only one who does not know how to study. Like I thought it was an actual mental-type problem and was thinking to seek a doc. Like I was THAT frustrated! And I’ve watched thousands of videos on YT on how to study etc. but ofcourse none of them worked for me. I could never relate to them. And today, just few hours ago, I had an exam (for which I’d been studying really hard for 3-4 days) but I left the exam hall in the middle of it, hardly wrote a few lines, and came back home absolutely distressed. As soon as I came home, this video popped in my home page and I just had this feeling that I should watch it. And trust me, I literally cried by the end of it. I’m SO SO GRATEFUL TO YOU for the effort and knowledge you put into this video, because that really helped. God bless you always from the bottom of my heart. May you be successful in your life and reach higher and higher. I’m so overwhelmed right now. Thankyou so much ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I will come back to this video to give you an update few months later on my improvement. You’re a true blessing!
I'm happy you clicked on and found it this useful. Thank you so much for the kind words. That was exactly the point of making the guide but never expected it to help this much. Grateful for you too
How has it been? I've made it to nursing school with no studying (idk how and never have) and I'm realizing I need to learn how or I won't make it through
This was absolutely amazing ! As another med student, I found myself thinking about the best study method and I can definitely say that yours is going to work !!
Great strategy that seems to work well! Such a detailed description of what to do and how to do it. I am a teacher and I firmly believe learning strategies should be taught at schools on a regular basis! Hope to find time and watch your other videos! Amazing work!!! Thank you!
Thank you so much!!!... I've wasted almost 2 yrs in a very blood suckin tiring cycle of procastination....but this video has pulled me out of that...now i can finally study again like before!!! You've gained a subscriber:)❤
A+, great video with a high density of info. Having watched way too many youtube videos on learning, this is a great 1st or only video people watch on the topic. For anyone new to 'learning how to learn' this video is the 80 of the 80/20 rule (paretto principle). If you want to keep watching these types of videos, this is the best general video I've seen. This is a distillation of what everyone on youtube will tell you for the most part. Improvements I can see: - run through more examples - more visualizations (even just paper drawings)
Experiencing a hard time on finding efficiently study methods for my master program and was gotten really bad grades for rigorous courses that kinda crushed my confidence. Thanks a lot for this video brought out the concept of cognitive learning methods that I am looking for. I will try it on my new 4-wk rigourous course to see!
This awesome video deserves a time-taking summary, which you all can you use if you want Summary - 00:00 Many people struggle with remembering what they study. - 00:05 This is because we are not taught how to learn effectively. - 00:20 A third-year medical student named Zay Oif has created a guide on efficient learning. - 00:28 The guide covers everything from topic selection to revision. - 00:36 Zay Oif spent 16 hours researching and reading to create the guide. - 00:46 The guide has helped Zay Oif improve his ability to understand and remember topics. - 00:53 The guide is interactive and includes practical actions for viewers to take. - 01:16 The guide is split into four parts: priming, absorbing, retrieving, and spacing the information. - 01:25 The speaker asks the audience to write down four steps and think about how they use priming, retrieval, and spacing in their studying process. - 01:31 The audience is encouraged to consider their own learning process and how it can be improved. - 01:39 The audience is reminded that they already have some idea about what the words mean. - 01:45 The speaker emphasizes the importance of thinking about one's own learning process. - 01:52 The speaker shares a technique for studying effectively. - 01:55 Before diving into a new topic, the speaker suggests skimming through the subtopics for 10 to 15 minutes. - 02:02 The speaker recently started implementing a key part of the studying process that has increased their speed and changed the way they learn. - 02:14 The traditional way of learning involves reading information multiple times until it somewhat makes sense, but it is inefficient and leads to poor understanding. - 02:45 The speaker proposes flipping the learning process by first understanding the structure and concepts of a chapter before reading through it. - 02:56 Our brain doesn't process information in a linear way, so it's important to create connections and associations when studying. - 03:09 Creating a broad mental framework is a helpful strategy when studying a new topic. - 03:12 To study effectively, the first step is to build a mental model of the topic. - 03:36 There is a three-step practical method to create this model. - 03:39 Start by getting an overview of the topic. - 03:43 Then, dive into the details and learn the concepts and ideas. - 03:44 When learning something new, start by scanning the chapter and writing down 15-20 key words, but don't copy them in the same structure as the chapter. - 04:19 Studying using the author's structure may slow down learning, as the author may not have written the chapter in the best way for learning. - 04:47 Our minds can't absorb information in a linear way, so it's important to start with an unordered list of key words to prevent bias. - 04:56 Understanding foundational concepts is crucial before moving on to anything else. - 05:07 To study effectively, start by looking up unfamiliar keywords and spending 30 seconds on each to understand their meaning. - 05:16 Avoid reading too deeply into one specific concept and instead focus on understanding how the words relate to the rest of the concepts. - 05:25 Complete this process for all the words in under 10 minutes. - 05:29 Utilize your prior knowledge to connect different words, ideas, and concepts within the chapter. - 05:36 Create a mind map that links all the connections you've identified. - 05:39 To study effectively, create a mind map that organizes concepts based on similarities or differences. - 06:03 Making a good mind map requires active thinking and understanding of how concepts connect. - 06:18 Initially, it may take up to 30 minutes to create a mind map, but with practice, it becomes a 15-minute activity. - 06:29 Creating a mind map speeds up the learning process and helps in understanding the main concepts of a chapter. - 06:45 Before moving to the next section, the video creator asks for likes and comments to improve the content. - 07:02 Creating a mind map has implications for effective studying. - 07:04 To study effectively, create a mental model of the topic and relate new information to it. - 08:30 Testing yourself before learning promotes longer retention compared to other techniques. - 10:01 Pre-reading before diving into a new topic helps prime the brain and fill knowledge gaps. - 11:54 To absorb information while reading, give it meaning and relevance by relating it to the mental model. - 12:55 Creating a mental model and mind map is important for effective studying. - 13:39 Reading information in layers, from easiest to hardest, is more efficient than reading line by line. - 14:38 Creating recall questions while studying helps with retention and testing oneself later. - 17:27 Teaching the material to oneself is an effective way to solidify understanding. - 18:38 The speaker emphasizes the importance of paying attention to every detail and using analogies and mnemonics to enhance memory retention. - 19:12 Retrieving information through testing oneself is shown to be more effective than passive learning methods like rereading or summarizing. - 19:53 Testing should be repeated at spaced intervals for optimal retention. - 20:10 A study demonstrates that students who tested themselves performed significantly better than those who restudied the material. - 20:47 Active recall, such as answering questions and practicing retrieval, should be incorporated into study sessions. - 22:12 The speaker recommends starting each revision session with recall questions and then reviewing the content to fill in knowledge gaps. - 22:57 Testing oneself and reviewing the learning material should be intertwined in the learning process. - 23:32 The recall question method is suggested as a more effective alternative to flashcards for retaining and understanding complex information. - 24:32 Effective studying involves creating a bigger picture. - 24:41 Understanding different problem types is important. - 25:02 Test yourself with a variety of problem types. - 25:20 Practice recall questions with one or two problems per type. - 26:03 Spacing out practice sessions improves long-term retention. - 26:32 Allowing yourself to forget information makes retrieval more effective. - 27:02 Use spaced repetition to interrupt the forgetting curve. - 27:40 Cleverly space out repetitions to prioritize weaker topics. - 28:53 Efficient studying leads to better exam performance. - 30:24 The speaker shares their method for effective studying, which involves recall and practice. - 30:32 They have also created a guide on how to focus for long hours. - 30:39 The speaker goes through their exact formula for repetition and revision. - 30:46 They thank the audience for watching and hope the information is useful for improving studying methods. Context Learning is a complex process that involves acquiring, retaining, and recalling information. To effectively learn and retain information, it is important to use effective learning strategies. Some of these strategies include active recall, creating mental models and mind maps to organize information, and spaced repetition for long-term retention. Active recall involves actively retrieving information from memory rather than passively reviewing it. This technique has been shown to improve retention compared to passive review alone. Mnemonics can also be used as memory aids or techniques to help remember information. Creating mental models and mind maps can help learners organize complex information into more manageable chunks. This technique can also aid in the retrieval of previously learned material by providing a visual representation of the connections between different pieces of information. Spaced repetition involves repeating information at spaced intervals to improve long-term retention. This technique takes advantage of the spacing effect, which suggests that learning is more effective when studying sessions are spaced out over time rather than crammed into one session. While these techniques have been shown to be effective for many learners, it is important to note that different individuals may benefit from different study techniques based on their learning style and preferences. Additionally, motivation and interest in the subject matter can play a significant role in effective learning. Looking towards the future, there is potential for further research and development of personalized learning strategies using technology such as artificial intelligence. By understanding how individuals learn best and tailoring educational experiences accordingly, we may be able to improve overall educational outcomes for students at all levels.
I had already read chapter 1 of my cognitive psychology textbook. After watching this video, I went back through the chapter and created a mind map. It took me @ 30 minutes. I could not believe how much information I had lost after reading. I was also surprised at how much less overwhelming the information was by creating my basic overview. I can see how this process is going to improve my critical thinking skills and improve my study times. Most of all I appreciate how this is already improving my reading comprehension. Wow! HUGE difference. Thank you to neurofeedback (for my healthy brain) and this video! (For helping me figure out how to use it!)My next semester is going to fly by. I just wish I would’ve had this information at the beginning of my undergrad instead of my senior year. That’s OK I will definitely be sharing this a lot!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 Study Inefficiency Active Learning *Guide* Priming Information 16:50 Continuous *question creation.* 17:32 Recall *questions save time.* 18:13 Teaching *enhances understanding.* 19:22 Testing *> rereading.* 21:00 Active *recall during learning.* 22:15 Start *revision with recall.* 23:39 Recall *method vs. flashcards.* 26:01 Spaced *repetition importance.* 28:08 Prioritize *repetitions wisely.* Made with HARPA AI
This is very precise and well thought out. I've gone down the rabbit of hole of 'learning' and quite a lot of it seems like gibberish when actually applied to the learning process. Learning is a life-long process, not just a university or school system activity. Anything worth doing, you're going to need to do some deep learning.
I really enjoyed your video and learned new things that I can apply. I would appreciate it if you could choose a new topic that you're currently learning and provide a thorough explanation of your study approach. As biology students, we often feel like we're just memorizing and rote learning, and we tend to forget the material over time. Your live run-through video could be very beneficial for us. Please share your thought process when studying a topic.
Thank you so much for this. I realized that these are the things I have done when I was a student. Somehow, I fell out of those routines. Now I am getting back to it because I want to top my Chemistry exam. Again, THANK YOU SO MUCH!
by far the best studying video i have ever watched (and i have watched abt 50+ already!) One thing I noticed about those youtubers talking about spaced repetition was that they never acknowledged the reality that if you were a student, it was unrealistic to keep doing a lot of repetitions since we have more and more topixs being piled on each day! This is the first video I have found to acknowledge, address, and provide a solution for this problem! Just from that, you've earned yourself a subscriber:) I also love how he mentioned that sometimes it's okay to do a bit of more relaxed or "passive" studying (i.e. not doing active recall). It is true and I have experienced everything he said firsthand where I would procrastinate for days bc studying took up so much effort. I also learned after a while that it was okay to do some light work like rereading, writing notes, etc, bc we're human and we can't go 100% all the time. What's important is you're still absorbing/reviewing information one way or the other. Thank you for this great and informative video! It's videos like these that make me grateful and appreciative that I was born in this era :) God bless you !
thank you so much for making this video. this was extremely helpful, since everything was included in one, even non-theoretical subjects like maths and chem! the effort in researching is visible and I appreciate it. I'm going to use it in my study sessions, and I hope it works. good luck!!!! looking forward to more videos in the future!!
I’m gonna cry I’m so happy I found this!! I’m 1st year in med school and I studied so much like 12 hours per day but my grades are so poor but recently it hit me that I was doing something wrong and now I found this video, it all makes sense now ❤
This is probably one of my favorite study videos (and i've watched a lot! Lol). It's great to find people that delve deeper into the study process. I do some things you mentioned already but you gave a lot of tips to help me refine the process.
I just found this video. I’m Dominican and currently studying Computer Science in my 3rd semester in Germany (in German), and I’ve been struggling A LOT. Despite this, I’ve passed almost all my exams so far, with only 2 failed. However, all the exams I’ve passed have been with a lot of suffering, and only with the minimum passing grade. I have to be honest: I don’t know how to study. I used to think that if I made flashcards and studied them every day, I would be safe, but I was so wrong. In the end, I couldn’t learn everything, and I spent more time memorizing than actually understanding, which I now know is wrong (speaking from experience here! 😂). This is the first video that really teaches HOW to learn, which is why I subscribed and liked the video (well deserved, sir!). At the end of this month, my 4th semester will start, and I’m going to do my best to apply everything mentioned in this video because I’m tired of being a mediocre student. :/ I’m going to save this video to review the steps and follow them closely. By the end of April 2025, I’ll come back and share how it went in case anyone cares. :) See ya, and sorry if I made any grammar mistakes.
Heyy your videos are sooo good man . I had used these methods and my studying has been so efficient these days😃. Im so thankful. A request is can you make a video on TIME MANAGEMENT DURING EXAMS ( both Multiple choice tests and Subjective writing tests). I think most of the people lack here. It would be really beneficial if you make a video on this. Thank you sooo much once again. ❤️❤️❤️
Basically, THE BEST STUDY TIPS I found so far, as a first-year med student I always struggled a lot in absorbing a lot of materials especially when it's near an exam thank you so much for sharing it with us
Hey, I just got into medical school and I have a big concern regarding my studying. I am really attached to textbooks and hate using teacher's slides and notes since I need the whole picture to be able to comprehend a subject. what I like to do is study the material beforehand then attend classes and make notes of whatever wasn't in the book and is the teacher's little pointer/rephrasing. I have no idea how I can translate this method of studying in medical school where -from what I have gathered- your main source of info is lecture slides. any pointers?
I first started watching Dr Justin Sung videos last year and im so glad that his vision on studying/learning has spread to students like you actually applied it and made a step by step study plan. Great video!
Justin never really made sense to me. This video is so clear that it seems obvious, and it's very helpful. I think Justin was trying to sell his courses rather than be clear.
I think that’s the point of mindmaps tho. If it were easy they wouldn’t be so useful to learning. Learning takes mental effort (ofc with the right kind of cognitive load)
My grandfathers told me something that I’ll never forget
” the key to intelligence is retention and memorization”
Retention + memorisation + connection + manipulation ÷ selection = intelligence
wowwww thanks for the groundbreaking revelation how did he ever think of that
@@Ben-wq7mi this comment sounds like something a Ben would say m, I bet u didn’t even know u Npc.
knowledge is not intelligence
I used to just memorize everything and it didnt help much in school, sometimes I could ace the exam if it was a short test but then by the end of the year id forget everything i memorized. it's better to actually understand what you're learning and remember that than to just memorize stuff.
I've been caught in a rabbit hole of study yt videos for like the last year, and this is the only one that actually helped me. You are godsent.
Same over here man we hit the jackpot
Did you watch Ali Abdul video
Really appreciate that guys so happy irs helping ❤️
I'm to currently
Literally same
PART 1: Priming the information
Step 1 : create mental model
1) Skim read the chapters (bold and highlighted words) and write down key terms from them
2) look up the words u have no idea about (30 secs per word) This should take about 10 mins
3) Link the concepts together using prior information - mind mapping
Step 2: The initial questions/pretesting
15-20 questions before diving into topic (atleast attempt)
Step 3: Pre reading
10:27
PART 2: Absorbing the information
Step 1: Layering
1) skimming and scanning
2) go over general concepts and overviews using multiple sources like google, books (avoid getting into details)
3) go through the difficult concepts one by one
Step 2: creating recall questions
Step 3: teaching everything (15-20 mins)
22:04
PART 3: Retrieving the information
Recalling question method
1) answer the list of questions without using any resources or notes (spend generous time)
2) go through the content and fill in any knowledge gaps
3) keep repeating the first two steps
4) come code the questions based on difficulty
Interleaving
PART 4: Spacing the information
Day 1
Day 4
Day 14
Day 40
For an exam, prepare 4-5 weeks ago so u get atleast 3 repetitions for difficult topics and 1-2 repetitions for easy topics
thanks!!
PART 1: Priming the informationStep 1 : create mental model1) Skim read the chapters (bold and highlighted words) and write down key terms from them 2) look up the words u have no idea about (30 secs per word) This should take about 10 mins3) Link the concepts together using prior information - mind mapping Step 2: The initial questions/pretesting15-20 questions before diving into topic (atleast attempt)Step 3: Pre reading10:27PART 2: Absorbing the informationStep 1: Layering1) skimming and scanning 2) go over general concepts and overviews using multiple sources like google, books (avoid getting into details)3) go through the difficult concepts one by one Step 2: creating recall questionsStep 3: teaching everything (15-20 mins)22:04PART 3: Retrieving the information Recalling question method1) answer the list of questions without using any resources or notes (spend generous time)2) go through the content and fill in any knowledge gaps 3) keep repeating the first two steps4) come code the questions based on difficulty Interleaving PART 4: Spacing the informationDay 1Day 4Day 14Day 40For an exam, prepare 4-5 weeks ago so u get atleast 3 repetitions for difficult topics and 1-2 repetitions for easy topics
Thank you
Excellent stuff love the summary comments
Thanks bro
Truly excellent guide. A++++ . I wish I had this before I started med school. Everyone says "don't study hard, study smart" without actually explaining what that means.
Too complex. Did it actually work for you ? Thanks.
I love how this video gives super specific tips instead of just being like "prioritize" "study the important topics" "use active recall" or giving tips that are too advanced for study tube surfers like me. It actually feels beginner friendly and something you could start to do right away, at the same time doing it consistently would make you more efficient at it
I swear on whatever will make u believe me after watching this video 1 month ago I scored a full mark on my immunology exam and saw the results today. Thank u so much u genius psychopath. Ur pep himself.
Hahah that's incredible, congratulations!
this is not a study video but THE STUDY VIDEO. Tysmmmmm for making studying actually make sense T-T. may God bless u.
💪💪 thank you!
in a simple way
take keypoints in topics which cover whole topic , google the keypoints to know what it the keypoint is about
now we understood about key points and make a relationships with each other by mental model mapping like similarities / dissimiliaritis etc
connections
now active recall by testing questions , teaching (layman)
spaced revision
Finally someone who is not just naming actions but also elaborating on it
me zoning out in this video like i always do while studying
Same😂
@@lizzolisa9068😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
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😄😄😄at some points, I really had to rezone by mind to stay focus. I think it was a bit lengthy. I also think these parts and steps could have been done in separate videos. But truth be told, it was very, very informative.
Me too so i stopped working on pc. I stopped reading comments while watching vdo 🔴.
I read summary and proceed with vdo . Took notes. I am no more a zone out bitch. I can execute😊 now.
Notes for MYSELF
1. Priming the Information ( i should learn like) - creating a mental model -> take a overlook of words and pattern-nize over the topics and subtopics that are there and then i shall test myself from this model itself by sort of asking preliminary questions i crack those ques or not -> pre-reading - mandatory process.
2. Absorbing the Information - (all about relevancy that has come from previous step) -> layering with the help of pattern i created before but in order of *easy to hard* and then going through the hard topics one by one via mental model -> then create sub-questions almost similar to in the PART 1.
3. Retrieving the Information ( almost similar to feynman technique )
4. Spacing the Information - spaced repetition - 1, 4 , 14 and 40th day revision - at least 3 before the test
Nice summary I like it
This video may end up saving my damn near impossible summer semester
Any updates?
After watching A LOT of videos about study techniques (they keep saying same stuff)this is truly the first time I actually understand how to study effectively with real steps... thank you❤
So glad its helped 😁
THE ONLY TH-camR WHO PRESENTED THE EXACT STEP-BY-STEP METHOD ON HOW TO STUDY EFFECTIVELY!!! I have been doing this method many years ago now. I felt pressured because most of the students were using Anki flashcards which for me, wasnt effective at all.
I am so thankful to you for putting out this video. As someone who was falling into the pools of videos available on TH-cam about studying methods, I have found my stop. I am grateful that you have summarised all the things in one place. And yes, the last point about still allowing oneself to study in not so "strict" manner resonated a lot with me, since it is the way I can be motivated and find the topic interesting instead of procrastinating. I hope you keep posting such great videos.
Honestly that was the exact purpose of the video, so happy you found it useful really appreciate this ❤️
I’m a full time PhD student and work full time.. this has been extremely helpful in me approaching my studies with consistency, intention, and motivation. Thank you
ive been searching so long for an actual guide that teaches me how to study for getting into med school and after hours and days of searching, this is the first actual guide that achieves that very well, all the other guides dont actually give methods for studying, just that you can study this, and you can study that, etc, to test myself, I made a mindmap of the vid and even questioned myself on it, might sound stupid but it worked so well, tysm!
I love that ... mindmap of the vid lol, email it to me if you still have it (zainasiffyt@gmail.com)
Finally! A detailed, exact guide to efficient studying! I've tried to create my own process through the general advice given on YT study videos, and it has been working through trial and error. But this video will save me so much time from doing that. Thank you Zain!
The second step he mentioned about testing before preparing the topics. Really helps as it keep us conscious while studying the topic and eventually leading to more absorption of information.
the most practical and on point study video on youtube, finally someone who actually shows how to do it
Thank you thank you :)
I keep rewatching this vid whenever I forget the steps. This is the best, most comprehensive and personal guide for effective studying I have come across on yt. Most vids I come across on yt tell you the same thing over and over again without giving practical methods and examples. I will watch it again and again until this becomes my study habit. Your my study mentor and saviour for my med school. Thank you Zain!! All the best with yr own studies as well :))
Thats so kind of you thank you so much
Rewatching helps me get motivated and reduces my stress. My problem is spending too much time one the steps
@@huizylove I get u bro, u wanna follow the steps perfectly but don’t overthink and just dive in!! See where that takes u :))
I feel so excited for trying this method out! He just well organized the whole process and mentioned some of the stuff I’ve done during the preparation for exams but didn’t know exactly what they were. Thanks for sharing!!!
I got no words to say, you're a genius!
I have been watching endless videos of how to study from past 5-7 months and this one has actually helped me a lot . Thanks a lot for sharing this information.
can you summarise it , i am confused ...he said lot of things
this is literally the bestttt video on any study tips. its an all in one study guide and i wont be needing any other study videos after i watch this. thank u so much Zainn
I had scrolled through TH-cam looking for videos on effective revision but this video has solved my problem
I would recommend this to anyone with a similar problem
this is the first time ive seeen a medical student talk about studying with mentioning anki. I have the exact problem of procrastinating as i feel i don't have enough energy for the most efficient learning. Youre the first person I've heard mention that its okay to do some less effiecient methods sometimes. This fills me with so much relief! Barakallah feek for this video!!!
Can you explain to me in a simple way what he said in the video, because I did not understand well
This man's resonance and clarity combined with his method is giving me hope to do really well using this video as a guide
Lets goo
@@zain_asif I'm hyped up now! LET'S GOOOOO!
I have been on this learning rabbit hole for 5 to 6 months and in order to learn from every video i use to make notes( not really notes but what is the core concepts or what they did- justin song and many more) of course not every video since a lot of it kind of the same but it wasnt as detail or how to actually do it as yours
I learn new stuff( and write down what i should do as i was going through your video it took me 1 hour..) and this is super worth while. And thank you really really much. I learned a lot today.
This is probably the best study video I've ever watched, compact, covered everything and every one of my questions and man I'm so impressed at how good you explain this, can't wait to study like this from next semester
HANDS DOWN MOST HELPFUL STUDY VIDEO!!!! Thank you so much for this clear and concise video, I feel like this can really help me tackle subjects like biology that is centered around understanding and memorization. Future video idea: A efficient way to learn subjects centered around logic and rules (like math and chemistry).
I love how clearly you explain everything and the transcript
is great!
good video! no more endless hours of justin sung and feeling overwhelmed and lost lol
Ahaha happy its been useful!
Thank you for this video❤ my first semester of med school started to getting a little bit harder but now I know how to study
YOU'RE A LIFESAVER- this is the most helpful study video I've seen
I think you pointing out about time has really helped me. I always think that revision would be too arduous to do but I’m sure I can spent 15 minutes making mind maps !!! It sounds simple but the fear of starting is really holding me back and having a method really helps !!
Thats exactly it... Usually all of us have some irrational fear abt not having enough time for the useful techniques but im glad u overcame urs
I found your channel by accident while searching like crazy about how to learn, and your videos are truly valuable. I can practice them immediately and feel that my mind becomes clearer. Thank you so much!
Exactly what i want to see lets go thank youu
you have no idea how helpful this guide is! Im excited to start studying using this method, will get back and update the comment on how it goes 🙌🏻
Does it works?
This is such a clean way of studying ! Let me try this and get back with a review. Thank you so much ❤
This is hands down the best study video, thank you so much you literally changed my life
Wow, so happy it's been useful!
This is literally the guide I wanted for a veryyy long time! 👌
You were spot on with that spaced repetition one. Whenever I would go schedule the topics that I should revise, I would be really overwhelmed at the amount of additional topics that I would go through. Next video that I would be watching is your spaced repetition one. Thank you for this video. This would greatly help me this new academic year.
9min 39secs into the video and already in awe with your explaination. Some of the already mentioned techniques I've tried first hand and they are game changing indeed, going to try everything you've said. Keep making such videos!!
I have been doing this steps without knowing, and I can say even tho it may look like it takes a long time, due to your Brian having a base, that’s it can build upon and connect ideas and making connections, it makes it so much easier to remember, and
-a tip for making mindmap; it is to use an app, since you can just pickup that idea and place it on another subtitle and play around it, I personally use Xmind, I mostly do such techniques for biology and it can be done to grammatical subjects, for languages or anything for memorizing… colours help,pictures help quite a lot for remembering and also making it fun to study,and a bounce point would be, if something like literature or long long paragraphs of studying, you read it, underline what makes this whole paragraph important, then make a summary on small sticky note with YOUR own words, so that if you were to revise or just try to understand the paragraph again, you can just read that small sticky note
this is one of the best study tips videos I've ever watched, you made everything not only really understandable but also easily applicable ❤️ tysm I'll be definitely trying it out
Thank you so much !! Lemme know how it goes or if u got any qs happy to help :)
This is the only video that isn’t just vague. Actually so helpful and I thank you so much for making this!!! I think a video on how to schedule this time in for a full course loud would be really useful !!
Zain you deserve wayyyyyy more subscribers, this content is just too good
Thank you! I was already doing half of this, but I’ve never thought of them as ‘steps’, thus I usually end up skipping or forgetting to do them. Also, that priming phase and absorbing phase is so good. Never actually came to my mind about how important those two steps were. Thank you again!
I'm so proud of seeing people from my country make such videos!
May Allah bless you
Thank you !!
I too
This was superb! I've never watched a video with such specific and detailed study methods. I'd recommend this to any student whatsoever. In the end, studying isn't meant to be easy or difficult- it's meant to be active and done smartly. Well done bro🎉🎉 ...Big shout out from Nigeria 🇳🇬 🇳🇬
100% true bro thank you for the love and welcome to the channel!!
Brother I’m beyond grateful for you taking the time to research the best methods and compile them into this video.
This genuinely makes so much sense on why one of my subjects grades is so much better this is what I do but didn't realise when it came to overall connecting I love the idea of getting a general idea of the topic before hand and making a mind map to see how it all connects. Excited to use this.
Exactly! It's what I do with everything now.
I’m so glad I came across this video. I struggled last semester with trying to be consistent with previewing content for the next week, because I was so worried about getting caught up on homework. Also, you talking about the light bulb moments was so relatable, for me I was really upset with physics last semester because I wasn’t getting the lightbulb moments till maybe the end of the semester. I’m definitely going to try these techniques this semester.
I have spent so much time finding ways to study effectively. I have hired an Academic coach years ago. But this video surpasses everything else. It was so well explained I understood what I needed to get done. For someone who gets distracted easily and forgets everything I read, this is what I needed. Thanks for this video. You have a new subscriber here 😊.
This was soo insightful! Going to try this starting today for my exams coming up next month, thank you!
I just got into med school in Turkey and we are doing an introductory week. I've been stressing about the studying because I was a smart (gifted, even) kid and i never learnt to study and then I found out I have ADHD and probably autism too. I cannot focus for long amunts of time and even starting to study is difficult. But his method feels like it would be a lot less overwhelming at the start of a topic making it easier to motivate myself maybe. I really hope i can effectively use these tips and be a lot less anxious about studying. It was a great video very nice to watch and easy to understand, thank you very much! I'll go see some other videos you made :)
Priming, absorbing, reading, retining
1) mental model (overview), list keywords and jumble up (not author's structure), look them up in under 10 words, link to concept of chapter and mindmap
reading points then link to tgis mentally
2) test before learning AND after
3) pre-reading = video / short reviews
ABSORBING
- read info in layers
1) skim (easy) 2) general concepts - recall q's to supplement Qbanks (use active words e.g. define, name 5) creation 3) details
Explain/ summarise it to yourself after learning session
Retrieving - testing in spaced intervals, study once then test yourself while learning
recall questions relying on brain then use content, RAG questions -> go back to original source and review
go back and practice what you didnt know
test topic just as you are forgetting it
exam 5 weeks advance, 3 reptitions for challenging topics
This is so helpful, I’m only in highschool, but I’m really looking forward to using these techniques and making learning much more easier and faster, thank you so much!
True story….
I’m in undergrad and I’ve been so frustrated and caught up in depression for months or about a year now because genuinely I had a problem with studying. And I’d been wondering if I was the only one who does not know how to study. Like I thought it was an actual mental-type problem and was thinking to seek a doc. Like I was THAT frustrated! And I’ve watched thousands of videos on YT on how to study etc. but ofcourse none of them worked for me. I could never relate to them. And today, just few hours ago, I had an exam (for which I’d been studying really hard for 3-4 days) but I left the exam hall in the middle of it, hardly wrote a few lines, and came back home absolutely distressed. As soon as I came home, this video popped in my home page and I just had this feeling that I should watch it. And trust me, I literally cried by the end of it. I’m SO SO GRATEFUL TO YOU for the effort and knowledge you put into this video, because that really helped. God bless you always from the bottom of my heart. May you be successful in your life and reach higher and higher. I’m so overwhelmed right now. Thankyou so much ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I will come back to this video to give you an update few months later on my improvement. You’re a true blessing!
I'm happy you clicked on and found it this useful. Thank you so much for the kind words. That was exactly the point of making the guide but never expected it to help this much. Grateful for you too
How has it been? I've made it to nursing school with no studying (idk how and never have) and I'm realizing I need to learn how or I won't make it through
This was absolutely amazing ! As another med student, I found myself thinking about the best study method and I can definitely say that yours is going to work !!
I added this to my favorites before it even finished.
What a video! Loving the guide series Zain ❤
Thanks 😊
yes love it
Hi from a Med student in Colombia, thanks for the content.
Great strategy that seems to work well! Such a detailed description of what to do and how to do it. I am a teacher and I firmly believe learning strategies should be taught at schools on a regular basis! Hope to find time and watch your other videos! Amazing work!!! Thank you!
Thank you so much!!!... I've wasted almost 2 yrs in a very blood suckin tiring cycle of procastination....but this video has pulled me out of that...now i can finally study again like before!!!
You've gained a subscriber:)❤
Great content, I love that you are actually walking through the nuances.
So glad it was useful ya I really believe understanding the nuances is what helps long term
A+, great video with a high density of info. Having watched way too many youtube videos on learning, this is a great 1st or only video people watch on the topic.
For anyone new to 'learning how to learn' this video is the 80 of the 80/20 rule (paretto principle). If you want to keep watching these types of videos, this is the best general video I've seen. This is a distillation of what everyone on youtube will tell you for the most part.
Improvements I can see:
- run through more examples
- more visualizations (even just paper drawings)
Experiencing a hard time on finding efficiently study methods for my master program and was gotten really bad grades for rigorous courses that kinda crushed my confidence. Thanks a lot for this video brought out the concept of cognitive learning methods that I am looking for. I will try it on my new 4-wk rigourous course to see!
incoming medical student here and these tips and tricks are definately going to streamline my transition from gap year to medical school. Thank you
This awesome video deserves a time-taking summary, which you all can you use if you want
Summary
- 00:00 Many people struggle with remembering what they study.
- 00:05 This is because we are not taught how to learn effectively.
- 00:20 A third-year medical student named Zay Oif has created a guide on efficient learning.
- 00:28 The guide covers everything from topic selection to revision.
- 00:36 Zay Oif spent 16 hours researching and reading to create the guide.
- 00:46 The guide has helped Zay Oif improve his ability to understand and remember topics.
- 00:53 The guide is interactive and includes practical actions for viewers to take.
- 01:16 The guide is split into four parts: priming, absorbing, retrieving, and spacing the information.
- 01:25 The speaker asks the audience to write down four steps and think about how they use priming, retrieval, and spacing in their studying process.
- 01:31 The audience is encouraged to consider their own learning process and how it can be improved.
- 01:39 The audience is reminded that they already have some idea about what the words mean.
- 01:45 The speaker emphasizes the importance of thinking about one's own learning process.
- 01:52 The speaker shares a technique for studying effectively.
- 01:55 Before diving into a new topic, the speaker suggests skimming through the subtopics for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 02:02 The speaker recently started implementing a key part of the studying process that has increased their speed and changed the way they learn.
- 02:14 The traditional way of learning involves reading information multiple times until it somewhat makes sense, but it is inefficient and leads to poor understanding.
- 02:45 The speaker proposes flipping the learning process by first understanding the structure and concepts of a chapter before reading through it.
- 02:56 Our brain doesn't process information in a linear way, so it's important to create connections and associations when studying.
- 03:09 Creating a broad mental framework is a helpful strategy when studying a new topic.
- 03:12 To study effectively, the first step is to build a mental model of the topic.
- 03:36 There is a three-step practical method to create this model.
- 03:39 Start by getting an overview of the topic.
- 03:43 Then, dive into the details and learn the concepts and ideas.
- 03:44 When learning something new, start by scanning the chapter and writing down 15-20 key words, but don't copy them in the same structure as the chapter.
- 04:19 Studying using the author's structure may slow down learning, as the author may not have written the chapter in the best way for learning.
- 04:47 Our minds can't absorb information in a linear way, so it's important to start with an unordered list of key words to prevent bias.
- 04:56 Understanding foundational concepts is crucial before moving on to anything else.
- 05:07 To study effectively, start by looking up unfamiliar keywords and spending 30 seconds on each to understand their meaning.
- 05:16 Avoid reading too deeply into one specific concept and instead focus on understanding how the words relate to the rest of the concepts.
- 05:25 Complete this process for all the words in under 10 minutes.
- 05:29 Utilize your prior knowledge to connect different words, ideas, and concepts within the chapter.
- 05:36 Create a mind map that links all the connections you've identified.
- 05:39 To study effectively, create a mind map that organizes concepts based on similarities or differences.
- 06:03 Making a good mind map requires active thinking and understanding of how concepts connect.
- 06:18 Initially, it may take up to 30 minutes to create a mind map, but with practice, it becomes a 15-minute activity.
- 06:29 Creating a mind map speeds up the learning process and helps in understanding the main concepts of a chapter.
- 06:45 Before moving to the next section, the video creator asks for likes and comments to improve the content.
- 07:02 Creating a mind map has implications for effective studying.
- 07:04 To study effectively, create a mental model of the topic and relate new information to it.
- 08:30 Testing yourself before learning promotes longer retention compared to other techniques.
- 10:01 Pre-reading before diving into a new topic helps prime the brain and fill knowledge gaps.
- 11:54 To absorb information while reading, give it meaning and relevance by relating it to the mental model.
- 12:55 Creating a mental model and mind map is important for effective studying.
- 13:39 Reading information in layers, from easiest to hardest, is more efficient than reading line by line.
- 14:38 Creating recall questions while studying helps with retention and testing oneself later.
- 17:27 Teaching the material to oneself is an effective way to solidify understanding.
- 18:38 The speaker emphasizes the importance of paying attention to every detail and using analogies and mnemonics to enhance memory retention.
- 19:12 Retrieving information through testing oneself is shown to be more effective than passive learning methods like rereading or summarizing.
- 19:53 Testing should be repeated at spaced intervals for optimal retention.
- 20:10 A study demonstrates that students who tested themselves performed significantly better than those who restudied the material.
- 20:47 Active recall, such as answering questions and practicing retrieval, should be incorporated into study sessions.
- 22:12 The speaker recommends starting each revision session with recall questions and then reviewing the content to fill in knowledge gaps.
- 22:57 Testing oneself and reviewing the learning material should be intertwined in the learning process.
- 23:32 The recall question method is suggested as a more effective alternative to flashcards for retaining and understanding complex information.
- 24:32 Effective studying involves creating a bigger picture.
- 24:41 Understanding different problem types is important.
- 25:02 Test yourself with a variety of problem types.
- 25:20 Practice recall questions with one or two problems per type.
- 26:03 Spacing out practice sessions improves long-term retention.
- 26:32 Allowing yourself to forget information makes retrieval more effective.
- 27:02 Use spaced repetition to interrupt the forgetting curve.
- 27:40 Cleverly space out repetitions to prioritize weaker topics.
- 28:53 Efficient studying leads to better exam performance.
- 30:24 The speaker shares their method for effective studying, which involves recall and practice.
- 30:32 They have also created a guide on how to focus for long hours.
- 30:39 The speaker goes through their exact formula for repetition and revision.
- 30:46 They thank the audience for watching and hope the information is useful for improving studying methods.
Context
Learning is a complex process that involves acquiring, retaining, and recalling information. To effectively learn and retain information, it is important to use effective learning strategies. Some of these strategies include active recall, creating mental models and mind maps to organize information, and spaced repetition for long-term retention.
Active recall involves actively retrieving information from memory rather than passively reviewing it. This technique has been shown to improve retention compared to passive review alone. Mnemonics can also be used as memory aids or techniques to help remember information.
Creating mental models and mind maps can help learners organize complex information into more manageable chunks. This technique can also aid in the retrieval of previously learned material by providing a visual representation of the connections between different pieces of information.
Spaced repetition involves repeating information at spaced intervals to improve long-term retention. This technique takes advantage of the spacing effect, which suggests that learning is more effective when studying sessions are spaced out over time rather than crammed into one session.
While these techniques have been shown to be effective for many learners, it is important to note that different individuals may benefit from different study techniques based on their learning style and preferences. Additionally, motivation and interest in the subject matter can play a significant role in effective learning.
Looking towards the future, there is potential for further research and development of personalized learning strategies using technology such as artificial intelligence. By understanding how individuals learn best and tailoring educational experiences accordingly, we may be able to improve overall educational outcomes for students at all levels.
How long did you spend on this thank you so much ❤
@@KavyaCeleste Approx 1 hour, don't mind it, take advantage of it!
What a legend
Wow! Thanks
Credit chatGPT bro!
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS!!!!!
I had already read chapter 1 of my cognitive psychology textbook. After watching this video, I went back through the chapter and created a mind map. It took me @ 30 minutes. I could not believe how much information I had lost after reading. I was also surprised at how much less overwhelming the information was by creating my basic overview. I can see how this process is going to improve my critical thinking skills and improve my study times. Most of all I appreciate how this is already improving my reading comprehension. Wow! HUGE difference. Thank you to neurofeedback (for my healthy brain) and this video! (For helping me figure out how to use it!)My next semester is going to fly by. I just wish I would’ve had this information at the beginning of my undergrad instead of my senior year. That’s OK I will definitely be sharing this a lot!
Thank you bro. I believe this fantastic video will help me a lot to get out of the situation in which I struggle with schoolwork 💚 Lovely day!
So glad its helped :))
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Study Inefficiency
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17:32 Recall *questions save time.*
18:13 Teaching *enhances understanding.*
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22:15 Start *revision with recall.*
23:39 Recall *method vs. flashcards.*
26:01 Spaced *repetition importance.*
28:08 Prioritize *repetitions wisely.*
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Thanks so much for this.
God bless you abundantly.
First time coming across your channel and it was exactly what I needed.
Thanks a billion times 🙏
You're so welcome go glad its been useful
The mind map makes the most sense. Med school is so intimidating because of all the information.
Your videos have been an absolute game-changer in my study routine. I appreciate all the effort you put into creating such helpful content❤
Thank you so much 😊
Straight up the best guide to studying iv watched till date
Thank you wow
Your content is so good! Very fresh, very systematic tips.
Thank youu !!
This is very precise and well thought out. I've gone down the rabbit of hole of 'learning' and quite a lot of it seems like gibberish when actually applied to the learning process. Learning is a life-long process, not just a university or school system activity. Anything worth doing, you're going to need to do some deep learning.
I really enjoyed your video and learned new things that I can apply. I would appreciate it if you could choose a new topic that you're currently learning and provide a thorough explanation of your study approach. As biology students, we often feel like we're just memorizing and rote learning, and we tend to forget the material over time. Your live run-through video could be very beneficial for us. Please share your thought process when studying a topic.
Thank you so much for this. I realized that these are the things I have done when I was a student. Somehow, I fell out of those routines. Now I am getting back to it because I want to top my Chemistry exam.
Again, THANK YOU SO MUCH!
by far the best studying video i have ever watched (and i have watched abt 50+ already!)
One thing I noticed about those youtubers talking about spaced repetition was that they never acknowledged the reality that if you were a student, it was unrealistic to keep doing a lot of repetitions since we have more and more topixs being piled on each day! This is the first video I have found to acknowledge, address, and provide a solution for this problem! Just from that, you've earned yourself a subscriber:)
I also love how he mentioned that sometimes it's okay to do a bit of more relaxed or "passive" studying (i.e. not doing active recall). It is true and I have experienced everything he said firsthand where I would procrastinate for days bc studying took up so much effort. I also learned after a while that it was okay to do some light work like rereading, writing notes, etc, bc we're human and we can't go 100% all the time. What's important is you're still absorbing/reviewing information one way or the other.
Thank you for this great and informative video! It's videos like these that make me grateful and appreciative that I was born in this era :)
God bless you !
This is the best video one can get on study techniques! Yes I've watched plenty already.
thank you so much for making this video. this was extremely helpful, since everything was included in one, even non-theoretical subjects like maths and chem! the effort in researching is visible and I appreciate it. I'm going to use it in my study sessions, and I hope it works. good luck!!!! looking forward to more videos in the future!!
I’m gonna cry I’m so happy I found this!!
I’m 1st year in med school and I studied so much like 12 hours per day but my grades are so poor but recently it hit me that I was doing something wrong and now I found this video, it all makes sense now ❤
Lets goo im so glad its helped :)
Great video! These study techniques are really helpful! Thanksss for sharing 😭❤️
It's clear you've made every effort to make this video as helpful as possible. Mad respect!
This is probably one of my favorite study videos (and i've watched a lot! Lol). It's great to find people that delve deeper into the study process.
I do some things you mentioned already but you gave a lot of tips to help me refine the process.
Thats incredible appreciate it so much :)) happy its helped
I just found this video.
I’m Dominican and currently studying Computer Science in my 3rd semester in Germany (in German), and I’ve been struggling A LOT. Despite this, I’ve passed almost all my exams so far, with only 2 failed. However, all the exams I’ve passed have been with a lot of suffering, and only with the minimum passing grade.
I have to be honest: I don’t know how to study. I used to think that if I made flashcards and studied them every day, I would be safe, but I was so wrong. In the end, I couldn’t learn everything, and I spent more time memorizing than actually understanding, which I now know is wrong (speaking from experience here! 😂).
This is the first video that really teaches HOW to learn, which is why I subscribed and liked the video (well deserved, sir!).
At the end of this month, my 4th semester will start, and I’m going to do my best to apply everything mentioned in this video because I’m tired of being a mediocre student. :/
I’m going to save this video to review the steps and follow them closely.
By the end of April 2025, I’ll come back and share how it went in case anyone cares. :)
See ya, and sorry if I made any grammar mistakes.
So precious, this is the most relatable efficient and really improving video I have ever encountered thank you so much. I've never felt so seen.
Heyy your videos are sooo good man . I had used these methods and my studying has been so efficient these days😃. Im so thankful. A request is can you make a video on TIME MANAGEMENT DURING EXAMS ( both Multiple choice tests and Subjective writing tests). I think most of the people lack here. It would be really beneficial if you make a video on this. Thank you sooo much once again. ❤️❤️❤️
Basically, THE BEST STUDY TIPS I found so far, as a first-year med student I always struggled a lot in absorbing a lot of materials especially when it's near an exam thank you so much for sharing it with us
Lets goo happy its helped
amazing
Hey, I just got into medical school and I have a big concern regarding my studying. I am really attached to textbooks and hate using teacher's slides and notes since I need the whole picture to be able to comprehend a subject. what I like to do is study the material beforehand then attend classes and make notes of whatever wasn't in the book and is the teacher's little pointer/rephrasing. I have no idea how I can translate this method of studying in medical school where -from what I have gathered- your main source of info is lecture slides. any pointers?
6 weeks to the biggest exam of my life. These tips will get me the result I need 🙏
Wishing u all the best!!
0:05 that was painful .
I first started watching Dr Justin Sung videos last year and im so glad that his vision on studying/learning has spread to students like you actually applied it and made a step by step study plan. Great video!
Justin never really made sense to me. This video is so clear that it seems obvious, and it's very helpful. I think Justin was trying to sell his courses rather than be clear.
mind maps are very hard to make and i get confused making them
I had the same stance tbh but try to plan the groups and the flow out before making them... itll help :)
I think that’s the point of mindmaps tho. If it were easy they wouldn’t be so useful to learning. Learning takes mental effort (ofc with the right kind of cognitive load)
The most helpful video ever...This ended my scrolling and I could genuinely sense that you wanted to ACTUALLY help❤Thank you sm
You're so welcome!
You are so smart , I hope u learn about Islam 🙏 inshallah You will live in paradise on earth and after death, do not ignore my message please…..