The Key to Better Studying Is Self-Explanation
If you think about studying conceptually, it's sort of like teaching yourself the material. That’s the whole point, right? But simply memorizing flashcards probably isn't the best approach for long-term retention. It turns out there's another important step: self-explanation, the part of learning that comes after you go over your notes, texts, and other materials.…
These Are the Google Docs Hacks Every Student Should Know
Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity hacks, as well as household and digital decluttering, and oversees the freelancers on the sex and relationships beat. She spent most of her pre-Lifehacker career covering media and politics for outlets like Us Weekly, CNN, The Daily Dot, Mashable, Glamour, and InStyle. In…
You Should Take Your Next Test Backward
Even if you've spent weeks studying and feel prepared to show off what you know, test day can trigger your nerves. The average person does not respond well to having their fate (or at least their grade) tied to a grueling 45 minutes of regimented stress. Luckily, many such people have come up with a…
Why You Should Cut Your Next Study Session Short
There are different schools of thought when it comes to defining what constitutes a good study session. For some, it could involve staying focused in deep work for long periods of time. Others may require regular breaks. And while study breaks are usually intended to give you a chance to reset and refresh,in some cases,…
Try the Zeigarnik Effect When Your Studies Overwhelm You
There are different schools of thought when it comes to defining what constitutes a good study session. For some, it could involve staying focused in deep work for long periods of time. Others may require regular breaks. And while study breaks are usually intended to give you a chance to reset and refresh,in some cases,…
The ‘123’ Method Can Help You Recall What You’ve Studied
It's a good idea to have a strategy for actually retaining what you’re learning, but if your method is too convoluted, you’ll never stick to it—and then it's useless. The best study methods not only rely on research and established understandings of how memory works, but are easy to incorporate into daily life. The "123"…
Use the ‘2357’ Method to Remember What You Study
Many established study methods grew out of old research and stuffy pedagogical theories, so when a new one crops up on social media it’s worth checking out—if only to gauge whether a modernized approach can pay dividends. For a few months, a study technique dubbed the “2, 3, 5, 7” method (or usually just "2357")…
What is a walking school bus? Hint: It has no tires...
From the book, The Walking School Bus, by Aaron Friedland and Ndileka Mandela, illustrated by Andrew Jackson Obol From the book, The Walking School Bus, by Aaron Friedland and Ndileka Mandela, illustrated by Andrew Jackson Obol When Aaron Friedland was entering a master's program in economics at the University of British Columbia about a decade…
Best Laptop for High School Students in 2023 ...
Regardless of which student laptop you choose, I recommend buying directly from the manufacturer or a familiar, trusted retailer for the best prices and exchange or return policies. If you're shopping on sites like Amazon or Walmart with third-party sellers, check to see if the laptop is being sold and shipped by the site. For…
Florida 4th graders chose a violent unrated ‘Winnie the Pooh’ slasher...
A group of 4th-grade students asked their teacher to watch "Winnie the Pood: Blood and Honey."It's a horror movie about "Winnie the Pooh," released after the character became public domain.Parents are now upset at the teacher for showing it. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed…
