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J_Rho:
A thread to discuss ways of studying.
How do you study and why does it work for you??
I'll go first:
Method: Flashcards
Why: Because both making them and using them is great revision I find they work very well for Legal Studies

ashmi:
Really depends on the subject for me but usually, it follows something like this:

(Mainly for Science/Math based subjects)
Method: Mindmaps and Practise Questions
Why: To see how each topic is related to one another and to show the different connections of similar ideas. It is also really good to see if there are alternative methods in answering a question (works especially well for Physics). Mindmaps are a great way to help condense all of your ideas in one place. Also a combination of practise questions to make sure that you can apply your knowledge properly after learning a new topic! Helps reinforce the new content as well as see if there are gaps in your understanding. ;D

DrDusk:
I’m quite old school
Method:
Grab a textbook and straight up self study from it.
Why
Well I guess it’s because textbooks provide enough detail for you to learn but still give a bit of space for you to take own time and discover things yourself for uni Physics. The questions are also quite fun to do.

r1ckworthy:
Method: Making questions for myself, based most probably on lecture notes taken during the lecture. I would not write the answer, just questions.
Why: Obviously, I have not started university yet but I think this is the most optimal study method for me. My understanding of each subject really reached the next level when I began to take notes of what the teacher is saying in my own words, in the form of a basic outline, mindmaps, diagrams etc. However, the problem was that I would leave these notes as is without looking at them again for a long time, promptly forgetting the concepts I worked so hard to understand.
So now straight after the lecture, or 1-2 hours afterwards (while it is all fresh in my head), I hope to make a couple of questions that basically prompt me to remember the gritty details of a concept, reminding me and further solidifying my understanding. I won’t write the answers as I believe it would take up some time, so I would just refer back to my lecture notes.

However, I think for HSC, VCE and alike (and in university, if available) the best method would be past papers. You don’t even have to do it, although it would be beneficial. The day before my physics HSC, I just flicked through a bunch of past exam questions and their answers to see if I have missed something in my study. The key is to reveal yourself to as many questions as possible, so you know how to attack them on the day.

Coolmate:
This is a great thread J_Rho!
Part of my study routine is below:

Method:
For subjects like maths or physics probably do about 2 or 3 questions (of varying difficulties) everyday.

You could also try this by just downloading some past papers and picking questions for other subjects too such as Biology or Humanities.

Why:
Consistency is key during the HSC/ VCE and as you contiually do this throughout the year, you will eventually know how to tackle similar questions on the actual HSC exams.

I hope this helps people!
Coolmate😎

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