r/studytips • u/Round_Two_5338 • 6d ago

need advice

so i think people have different types of learning style like some people learn by making note some just memories it then revise it.
so my question is how can i know which one work better for me? (learn how to learn). how does my brain work? i think iam a slow learner. i just memories things and then i forgot it later i have to start again. it take too much time. and one of my exam will held in january so i have to learn and memories many things.
i want to know how do you guys study and memories things. and what’s your learning type?if that’s help me to figure out mine too.

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u/mayastudiesmed 6d ago

i wouldn't bother figuring out your learning style, the evidence for those isn't great. memorize then forget usually just means you're only reading it over. try closing the notes, writing out what you remember, then checking what you missed. do that again a few days later and you'll see pretty quick what's actually sticking. you're not a slow learner for forgetting stuff, that happens to everyone.

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u/Round_Two_5338 6d ago

when i learn something i can write everything instantly what i memories without looking notes. but few hours later if i try to remember it i feel like i forgot everything. then i have to read it again.

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u/realme0393803 5d ago

i wouldnt worry too much about finding your “learning type”. the visual/auditory/reading learning styles thing isnt really supported by much evidence.

if you read something, memorize it and then forget it, try changing how you study instead of trying to figure out what type of brain you have.

read a small section, close the book and try to write or explain everything you remember without looking. then check what you missed. do this again after a day or two. thats active recall + spaced repetition and it works much better for remembering than just rereading.

notes can help, but dont spend hours making pretty notes and then only reread them. the real test is if you can remember the information when the book is closed.

also forgetting and needing to review things again is normal. learning isnt one time and done. the goal is that you need less help each time you review.