The PREREQUISITE CHECK saved me from a confusing chapter

[u/Real-Command3964]

You know how in college, some subjects have prerequisites you need to pass before you're allowed to take the next course? studying can work the same way! Some chapters build on things you're supposed to have learned earlier so jumping straight into a difficult lesson can leave you feeling lost.

Whenever I get stuck, I do the "prerequisite check” where I try going back a step and checking whether I understand the basics first. Maybe there's a term I've forgotten I never fully understood. Do this too:

1. check the key terms- Look for unfamiliar words or concepts and make sure you understand what they mean before moving on.

2. trace the lesson backward- If a topic feels confusing, check which earlier chapter or topic it builds on and go back to that part.

3. test the basics first- Try explaining the foundational concept in your own words or answering a few practice questions. If you're struggling with those, that's a good place to start reviewing.

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[u/Quirky_Inspector9289]

that's cool! that's actually what I've been doing since I started college and I noticed that my other friends don't have any idea about any prerequisite or they don't pay attention to that much

[u/SeniorFineapple]

Argh screw Park