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What do I do if I forget what I learned?

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If you have trouble remembering what you learned, go back and review the material. Frequent review and exposure can help you retain what you've learned better in the long run. Space out your review sessions so that you can come back to the material refreshed each time. For example, you might do a 30-minute review session every day over a few weeks.

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How do I choose what to study when there are so many subjects without a specific timetable?

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If you're studying several topics at once, try to devote a little time (e.g., 30-60 minutes) to each subject every day. Try to prioritize particularly urgent or challenging assignments and deal with those before you move on to subjects you feel more comfortable with.

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Which learning style is best for me?

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It's likely that you actually use a few different learning styles. Experiment with different study methods, such as flashcards, note-taking, memorization, and games, and use whichever style works best for you.

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What is a good time and place to study?

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Wherever you feel you can focus and get work done is the best place to study. A quiet environment usually is the best place to study, but it depends on the person. Try a library or an empty room. Study whenever you have time, so you're not in a rush to study quickly.

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What is the best time to take a break (like every 1 or 2 hours)?

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Every 50 minutes is often a good time to take a break.

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I hate to do written work, what can I do about this?

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Try online learning, like Khan Academy or IXL. Those are good alternatives if you don't like doing written work.

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How many times should a person read?

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Read as many times as it takes to learn the topic. Usually, two to three times helps many remember the topic pretty well.

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Why would my son forget what he learned in elementary school instead of maintaining and adding to it?

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Perhaps he never learned it well the first time, or he doesn't practice his skills enough. He may need a tutor or some extra help. The more he practices, the more he's likely to recall.

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What time of day is best for studying?

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This is different for everyone. Some people prefer to study in the morning and others prefer to study at night. You should try both and see which one works better for you. If you do study at night, make sure not to sacrifice your sleep for it.

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What can I do if the topic is boring?

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If the topic is boring, you can try to find something fun about it, to help you get more interested in the topic. Or you can change up the topic in a fun way to help you learn about it.

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How can I remember my lessons for a long period of time?

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Understand the lesson, and revise it daily. After eight hours, go back over it, write down points and finally paste a summary of the lesson in your room.

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I find all the children in my class are more intelligent than me and I find myself lower to others. What should I do?

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Don't think of yourself as less intelligent than they are. Have faith in yourself and be fearless. You will be unstoppable and study daily.

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What are the best sources to learn from when learning?

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It depends on what kind of sources you need. If you need teacher assistance, use Khan Academy. If you want to just go ahead and learn it off the bat, then the best bet for you would be sites like Coursera, Study.com, etc., which provide videos and information to help you understand. It is also recommended that you talk to a teacher you know about the learning process, or an educational psychologist.

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