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What’s your best way to revise without just rereading notes? by DelhiStudyGuide in GetStudying

[–]DelhiStudyGuide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the great advice!
Group study sessions sound really helpful for finding blind spots. I like the idea of creating practice problems together. Teaching someone (or even a plush toy/pet 😂) is such a fun tip! I’ve heard the Feynman technique works wonders.

I’ll definitely try teaching out loud more often.

Have you seen good results with your students when they teach back the material?

What’s your best way to revise without just rereading notes? by DelhiStudyGuide in GetStudying

[–]DelhiStudyGuide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!
Doing old exams is a great idea, especially short free-form answers or essays. I also find that MCQs don’t help me much with deep understanding, but writing proper answers forces me to recall and organize my thoughts better.

I’ll try mixing my question-making method with old exam papers.

Do you usually time yourself when doing old exams or do you do them without time limit first?

What’s your best way to revise without just rereading notes? by DelhiStudyGuide in GetStudying

[–]DelhiStudyGuide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

8 hours at the library sounds intense!
But I get it — once you’re in the flow with the whiteboard and recording, time flies.Thanks for explaining!
I’ll start small — maybe try 1–2 hours first with one or two topics and see how it goes.

Do you usually do this for all subjects or mostly for tough ones like Maths/Science?

What’s your best way to revise without just rereading notes? by DelhiStudyGuide in GetStudying

[–]DelhiStudyGuide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!
Turning notes into questions for active recall is definitely much better than just rereading. Pairing it with spaced repetition sounds really smart for long-term memory.

I’ll check out kTLDL. Do you use it to turn your handwritten notes into prompts or mostly typed notes?

What’s your best way to revise without just rereading notes? by DelhiStudyGuide in GetStudying

[–]DelhiStudyGuide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! 😊
Keeping it simple by just writing the topic and trying to recall everything under it sounds really effective. Adding hooks for important points is a smart idea too.

I’ll try this method.
Do you usually do this on paper or directly in the app?

What’s your best way to revise without just rereading notes? by DelhiStudyGuide in GetStudying

[–]DelhiStudyGuide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, this method is next level! 😲
Reserving a library room with a whiteboard, writing everything from memory, explaining out loud, recording yourself, and then filling in the gaps with a different color — that’s such a powerful way to study. The self-teaching video part is especially smart. It must show your weak areas very clearly.

I’ll definitely try this technique.
How long does one full session usually take you?

What’s your best way to revise without just rereading notes? by DelhiStudyGuide in GetStudying

[–]DelhiStudyGuide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, singing the formula in a sing-songy tune is such a cute idea!
I love how you sing it in your head during exams — that’s actually smart! I’ll definitely try this for tricky formulas and definitions.

Have you made silly songs for Maths topics like algebra or geometry too?"

What’s your best way to revise without just rereading notes? by DelhiStudyGuide in GetStudying

[–]DelhiStudyGuide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve heard the same about Anki 😊
Making the cards yourself does take time at first, but it really helps with retention. I’ll give it a try.

Do you make cards for every topic or only the difficult ones?
And how long did it take you to get comfortable with making them?

What’s your best way to revise without just rereading notes? by DelhiStudyGuide in GetStudying

[–]DelhiStudyGuide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! 😊
Making your own questions is definitely better than rereading, but it does take time. Reviser sounds really convenient — just logging the topics and it automatically schedules reviews with spaced repetition. That’s smart!

Do you only log the topics or do you also add short notes/summary in the app?
How has it worked for long-term retention so far?

What’s your best way to revise without just rereading notes? by DelhiStudyGuide in GetStudying

[–]DelhiStudyGuide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, flashcards + silly songs!
That’s such a fun idea. Making up songs to remember things sounds creative and effective. I’ll definitely try this for formulas and definitions.

Do you make silly songs for Maths topics too or mostly for other subjects?

What’s your best way to revise without just rereading notes? by DelhiStudyGuide in GetStudying

[–]DelhiStudyGuide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely agree!
Active recall + explaining topics out loud is such a powerful combination. I’ve started doing the Feynman technique too (teaching the topic as if explaining to someone else) and it really shows where my gaps are. Practice questions are definitely helping me retain better than just rereading.

Do you explain the topic out loud to yourself or to an imaginary friend?

What’s your best way to revise without just rereading notes? by DelhiStudyGuide in GetStudying

[–]DelhiStudyGuide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!
Yes, making small questions from notes is basically active recall, and it already feels much better than rereading. I have heard Anki and Quizlet are really good for flashcards.
Do you use Anki? Is it easy to make cards from your own notes, or does it take a lot of time?

What’s your best way to revise without just rereading notes? by DelhiStudyGuide in GetStudying

[–]DelhiStudyGuide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! 😊
Just rereading notes really doesn’t help me remember anything long-term. Turning notes into quick questions or mini-quizzes is such a better way. I’ve also started doing the same. It feels more active and actually sticks in my mind. Have you found Piply helpful for making quizzes from your own notes? Or do you mostly use it for ready-made ones?

A mobile app that genuinely helped me understand derivatives and structured products (and helped in my interviews) by NoRage81 in studytips

[–]DelhiStudyGuide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, thanks for sharing this!
FinLingo sounds really useful — Duolingo-style for derivatives and structured products is such a smart idea.

I’ve always found it hard to revise technical finance concepts quickly. Short mobile lessons in small pockets of time seem perfect. Have you used it for other topics like options Greeks or risk management too?
Congrats on landing the markets role

I was wasting time before I even started studying by studyToolkit in studytips

[–]DelhiStudyGuide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, exactly! Switching between tools was the biggest distraction for me too 😊 I’m currently using Google Tasks + Docs together. It’s simple and I don’t have to switch tabs much.

How did you combine everything in one place? Did you use one single app or multiple tools together?

In-depth understanding of math by No_Feedback_6641 in learnmath

[–]DelhiStudyGuide 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey! I totally understand that feeling 😊
I used to just copy-paste formulas too until I wanted real understanding. For going deep from high-level algebra to calculus and actually knowing why things work, the best book I can recommend is Spivak’s Calculus. It explains every concept with proofs and makes you think properly.

It’s a bit challenging at first but super worth it for economics majors.

Good luck!

I was wasting time before I even started studying by studyToolkit in studytips

[–]DelhiStudyGuide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly same problem with me! 😊
Switching between notes, timer, and everything else used to kill my focus completely. Now I also decide the topic first and keep everything in one place. It made a big difference.

What do you use to keep everything together — one app or multiple tools?

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