Learn Smarter (not harder)
Learn Smarter (not harder)
Andrew Douch
A podcast for VCE Biology students, each episode containing tips, suggestions and strategies for success.
A brief introduction to Cornell note taking
Cornell note taking is a system which makes your study much more affective because you’re looking at questions to see whether you really know something rather than looking at your notes in which case you don’t know whether you know it or not
Mar 3, 2021
1 min
Study like you brush
This is about how to do more study while feeling like you’re not
Dec 4, 2019
2 min
Using Reading time the smart way
Most students don’t even think about how they’re going to use reading time, but they use it in a way which is kind of a waste. In this episode I’ll explain what I think is a smarter way to use reading time.
Oct 18, 2019
3 min
Using the VCAA assessment reports
You can learn a lot by downloading and reading through the examiners report for past exam papers, here’s a few tips for what to look for when you do.
Aug 28, 2019
2 min
The night before an exam
what should you do the night before an exam? Should you stay up late studying, or should you go to bed early?
Jun 24, 2019
4 min
The Pomodoro Method
this episode is about a great way to break up your study so that it feels less arduous, using a simple timer that you can download from the App Store
May 9, 2019
2 min
Spaced Repetition
this is a podcast about a smart way to maximise your study time
Mar 28, 2019
2 min
Should you skip a question and exam or just answer every question in turn
Should you skip a question and exam or just answer every question in turn
Dec 3, 2018
1 min
Using past papers
In this episode we look at the best way to study using past exam papers
Sep 14, 2018
2 min
How to finish the exam on time
Running out of time on the exam is heart-wrenching! Here’s how to make sure it doesn’t happen to you. (Disclaimers: 1. The explanations provided in this podcast are given in good faith but no responsibility will be taken for their accuracy. 2. The opinions expressed in this podcast are my own. They do not represent the opinions of the VCAA or any other organisation or government body.)
Sep 10, 2018
8 min
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