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Sven Vanlandschoot
11,252 PointsHow to study
I have a little (big) problem.
When I was at school I never had to study. When I wanted to do university I failed becaus I wasn't able to remember the things I learned. I did understand it and I was able to explain it all when I had the solutions in front of me.
But now the problem still exist. So I'm asking for help or tips. How can I remember the things I learn. I sounds silly I know.
Thx for the help. Sven
6 Answers
Tom Stock
3,614 PointsI usually write thinks down if I am learning, you remember let's say words better if you write them down a few times.
erdragerdragsson
Courses Plus Student 5,887 PointsKeep writing down what you learn in "Notepad" for example, so you can acces it at any time, if you feel you have to refresh your knowledge..
And another thing you can do, or you should do, is to practice as you learn. Maybe write a simple program with the new things you have learned.
Hope this helps!
Kind Regards
Erdrag
Sven Vanlandschoot
11,252 Pointsthx alot all for the help. Will try writing it all down.
But I can't see how to use the flip cards.
Tom Stock
3,614 PointsWrite the question on one side and the answer on the other, then spread all the cards on the table with the answer up. Choose a card, answer the question and check it with the card. If you have it wrong put the card back, if you have it right take the card away.
Tomas Pavlik
26,726 PointsHey Sven, I have exactly the same problem. You can try one free online app - memrise.com - create your own course - it's really easy and the use the app everyday for a few minutes. It's like flashcards, but more sofisticated. You will be able to remember all the things in no time.. Memrise is btw the way I am learning English :-) BTW you do not need to remember everything, there is always a place, where you can look for help - mozila dev. network, w3schools etc.
Stan Ponkin
1,764 PointsBrainnscape is a nice Flashcard App. I used it for my CPA exam. You can install it on your iPhone/Android and study on the go. When you write flash cards, try to describe the concepts in your own words. Go through cards every day. Repetition is the key to success. And finally, when it comes to programming, practice is the best way to learn. Good luck!
Sven Vanlandschoot
11,252 PointsWow wasn't expecting that much answers. Thx all for the help.
jason chan
31,009 Pointsjason chan
31,009 PointsWriting it over and over again. Flash cards and applying it. Since this is coding. Coding over and over again.
This is how I learned chinese as a young kid. I had to write the characters over and over again until I memorized them. As for programming. Type the syntax over and over again. Flash cards also helps.
Define things in your own words. Try to teach somebody else.
I hope that helps.
So get pen and paper start writing. Goodluck man.