Summary - Video starts at 12:14. 1. Only study 30 mins at a time. 2. Last 5 mins, review/recall what learnt. 3. On break stretch any sore joints. Beginning/end studying where concentration highest. 4. When done reading, skim down what read, look at boldprint heading/words, all important things, not study just look at them - stick better. Learning definitions 1. Definitions - Can learn afew easily but combined with rest overwhelmed. Dont just learn it word for word. Wording can be changed around in tests. Better way to learn definitions - 4 steps 1. Learn word for word - have to get into head first (necessary) 2. Know the meaning of each word in the definition - if dont know word find meaning. 3. And ? - Have to be able to say it in own words (if don't understand). Work for however long takes untill can restate definition in own words. 4. And ? have to be able to give fact/example of word learned Highlights 1. Have confidence in abilities - don't doubt memory abilities - improve them. 2. Review - dont forget it, apply. keep reviewing everyday, continuously 5-10 mins everyday. 3. Learn things in own words. 4. Ask teacher if need to memorize for rote (just facts) or for understanding.
I’m a freshman taking a pre-med on one of the top performing medical schools in our country and to be honest, I’ve gotten nothing but failing grades for the first few months, this was especially depressing and discouraging for someone like me as I grew up having straight As and being the “gifted kid” but college is a different type of hell. I came across this video one day and followed everything the teacher said diligently and I haven’t failed a single exam since... Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, Sir! I am forever grateful to you for this... and if ever you’ve been struggling the same way I had, try this method, tweak it to what works for you and trust me, your situation will turn around. Best wishes.
A MOOD thank you. I’m in a similar position. In Nursing school the content of what we learn is bulky considering the limited time we have to study and wanting to have “ perfect scores “ has really messed up my grades and consequently, my confidence- literally from being a straight A’s student to entirely doubting my abilities. Come to find out- I was using the wrong study methods the whole time. Thank you for sharing and thank you for enlightening us Sir. Best of luck in school mate
Same,i've always been a straight A student but college is something else..i'm about to watch this video as i have my finals next month i hope it all works out and i get my grades and confidence back :)
Glad this video is still shared. Learning should be uncomplicated. This morning prior to studying, I did a 2 Minute Plank and 25 push-ups. Sat down and completed a 50 question review achieving 100% and 25 question review missed 1 question. I had a clarity and recall that was unstoppable.
Semper fidelis Semper Paratus whats your major? because STEM majors especially engineering its more than just remembering your notes. you have to apply the concept and actually learn. flash cards is not even half of it. methods definitely help. i know some who learn best by writing it out on a white board like a teacher, some like breaking down different formulas and understanding WHY. so no memorization isnt a study method depending on what your major is
Omg. He is crazy. He is really really extra ordinary teacher I haven't seen like him before he is so experienced. And he knows everything huhu thanks a lot for the video. I'm really happy and grateful to all those people who are taking part as teaching on RU-vid. I also thanks the RU-vid for this opportunity for poor student like us.
This is amazing. I had been looking for videos on how to improve my memory and it really don't help. I am 45yo and have to take my NCLEX-RN here in the US and it's really hard to be back studying and memorizing after 23yrs of graduation from nursing. Thank you so much !!❤ I would truly share this to my nieces, nephews and my friends.
All the schools and educators who upload videos-- A WARM THANK YOU! You have no idea the people who don't have access but need and appreciate these videos! Never stop
I really liked how he started his lecture! would you give me some feedback on my video btw? my last bonus point is great to add to this video as well! I'd really appreciate it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MXEHqWV8GfM.html
This guy is great. I can't believe how much I improved after taking his workshops! I started at LBCC, got my first report card and felt like sh*t with c's and d's. I got serious about school after that and my life changed. I took these workshops, and actually TRIED HARD. Next quarter I was on the Dean's List. I got addicted to being on TOP of my classes, I made it fun, even tho it was hard. I kept my transcripts and see nothing but straight A's. Feels SO good to know I tried. A million thanks
With your unique way of imparting knowledge, you easily encourage many for their mental upliftment. Like me, nearly zero memory storage thats why i appreciate much your unselfishness. Just hope, you still could stretch your life for others to be showered with your brilliance. Thanks! From the phils.
Thank you very much, Mr.Teacher. Your lesson is very helpful and also meaningful to me. Those students are very lucky to be taught some skills like this. In my country, I don't have many advantages to study this subject and I think I'm a lucky one too who can find your video. Thank you again.
Why on Earth I haven't watched it earlier? Life changing if properly utilized. Thanks to all for spreading this technique. Love you Sir. Wherever you are, May Allah bless you.
Just want to say this method works and I have used it to improve grades in undergrad to better my application for medical school and I currently use it in medical school and let's just say...beasting!
I know this is an old video. I just wanted to thank you for uploading the video to RU-vid. After being out of school for years; I am now studying for law school. This has helped me greatly. I am now applying this to my studies. Thank you.
This is so great. I wish I had found it when going to College some years back. I was in my latter 50's and struggled terribly. I value and will use this still, going forward.
Wow... thank you so much. You are awesome. I learned a lot from you. I will apply what you discussed and hopefully I will pass the exam. Keep it up! Thank you again. More power!
I also like to use the alphabet to remember word lists, I put the list in alphabetical order with a number for how many words for each letter. I took a spelling test (and got 100%) from memory alone, without the teacher giving the word to spell. The other students thought I was some kind of genius, but in reality I just took the time to alphabetized the list. It works well for lists if 25 to 50 words (I never tried more). This was great to remember spelling and definitions, but if course I did not retain the actual list long term. I can do the 50 states with state capitals, and am working on countries of the world. Math tricks are another favorite. This all helps to keep my brain in good shape!
Very helpful information. I thought I knew this stuff (take breaks, don't study all day) but when it's broken down into numbers, it makes complete sense! I've been studying wrong for most of the time (90-120 minute reading, staying in one position and place the whole time, or going out into the garden as a break and not coming back into the house until it's dark, etc). I've already flunked a very difficult high-level test and I'm going to use your strategies to see if I'll pass this time. Thank you for this most excellent video!
Powerful sir. I learned a lot and I'm 50yrs old. I really like the acronym teaching and the study breaks. Also the pitfalls of breaks. Awesome. I will definitely teach this to my 10yr old.
I absolutely LOVE ALL of your lessons!!! They are easy to understand, I know which parts to write down, and they are helping me a lot! Thank you for taking the time to share.
You are my teacher. Thank for these useful lectures. I'm ESL student. What I learned today not only help me to study for college exams but also help me to improve my English
the guy in front is shaking his feet to keep himself awake, maybe hes bored... but im watching it and im participating , writing the words and i also took down notes... how i wish i was in his place.... im subscribing..thank you so much!...
Another topic that I think would be great to go over is the difference between hearing something and actually listening to something. Great video, I'll sleep on it now. :)
This is a really good speech, enjoyed and appreciated it a lot :) One thing to ask: are these people stupid or just so shy. He asked so many question and they were sitting there like nothing was even asked. Kind of annoyed me because this man has put so much effort in this and a little bit of engagement would be a really nice thing to see.
He resurrects what I've learned and the manner in which I was taught to learn. I once had a young chemistry teacher who always said. 'Don't Cram it! Know it!" But I asked myself. But how do you get to know it? - This is the simple method.
I was taught to do apply this method of study in my first year of Indian School. I could not speak English - I would get punished if I spoke "Indian" [Dineh/Navajo], not a preferred way of learning but the principles were still applicable. I left Indian School after one year, moved into a predominately 'white' home and became caucasian. I applied these principles throughout my academic life. I graduated Summa Cum Laude and 1st female student to ever graduate a 'seminary' [I cannot name], Valedictorian. I accomplished yet another Valedictorian, an invite to 'Mensa' [even though I had tested of average intelligence as a freshman in high school] and again Summa Cum Laude [GPA 4+ - BTW, I also have two doctorates. I had a brain injury four years ago, I spent five months in a coma, 13 mos. in a hospital and then was transferred to a rehabilitative nursing home. They determined I would never move my limbs, my feet or my hands [in any functional way]. They determined I had significant brain damage and also would never speak English in any acceptable manner. Giving them some credit, I am having trouble learning to type. The first time I went to college, we wrote our papers in longhand. I have memory loss of 30 to 40 years except for childbirth - but, when I awoke I thought he was a newborn and I spoke in Dineh' - I panicked as I assumed he was illegitimate and my grandparents would be much shamed. I now not only pull myself up in the bed [which was a goal for me], my son is 26, divorced with 1/2 custody. I get to love him [and my grandbabies] all over again. I stand up, walk, [many times I have to use a cane for any distance outside my home], I drive, take TOTAL care of myself, I have an ileostomy, I have two hip replacements, fibula crack around rod, back is 'crushed', one kidney [I had the thing they give one when their kidneys do not work] - I also have short term memory loss], etc. YET, my house was filled with books - so, guess what I have been doing? This formula or principle has given me at least the 'learned' part of me back again - when I read something I already knew [at some point], it triggers other info I already knew, THINK what it can do for you as I am clinically an imbecile. I am of the 'Bluebird Clan, the Navajo Nation [Dineh'] - Jonny
this method is really helpful. And i improve my habit of study a lot. Thanks you a lot for this... Because i usually study 2 hours straight no break. That is why i can't remember everything and it just make me worst because during the test, I I can do best on the what questions relating to top and end of the book. NOT the material on the middle of the book. Thanks again.
These are great videos! Prof. Brueckner is very easy to listen to and very understandable. The skills he teaches are actionable. Most of all, he is not boring at all. Thank you.
best teacher ever... this videos are so much useful..all my exams were 12-13...except my last one because i randomly watched...this video and i got 18 0.0 and now ...am so angry because if i knew about these videos... earlier from this truly amazing teacher... that i would love to have in my class i would have better marks since 2011... :( but i have one more year I LOVE YOU DUDE THXXXXX
If you’re looking for a quick memory fix, move your eyes from side-to-side for 30 seconds, researchers say. Horizontal eye movements are thought to cause the two hemispheres of the brain to interact more with one another, and communication between brain hemispheres is important for retrieving certain types of memories
That's because you're probably the download generation. Back then when you bought a physical copy the lyrics were written down. Really rare someone these days will search online for lyrics.
Very Much Appreciated Sir.. You have done many of us a great service. Sometimes It's just techniques and processes that make all the difference no matter how intelligent you are. I really needed to watch this. Thank You.
Thank you so much for this...my 14 year old just started high school and has his first vocab test tomorrow...we prepared flash cards but it was clear to me that we may have missing a step somewhere...your tips are great and I know they will help!!
THIS IS SOO HELPFUL! I have honors english classes which does sooo many hard vocab tests and ive tried this for like 2 months and ive gotten better grades
I really wanted to be in his class :( sometimes I have to do a mini tik tok dance to get my students attention hahaha I am too shy it in my RU-vid videos haha
15 minutes in I drifted off and started listening again 15 minutes later, did I miss anything during the 15 minutes of the middle of the lecture.. Maybe he should teach in 15 minute intervals... Everybody take a 5 minute break and stretch... :)
I didn't doubt that it worked... It made perfect sense as I watched.... I just didn't realize it worked SO WELL!!! And by the way, that first word in the flash cards was PEN! Thanks professor.. Great video!
This is an interesting video. I rarely watch a video like this. We all know the facts but are unable to make them effective. As we follow the wrong way, we can't retain the information for a long period of what we have learned. Here the teacher smartly explains everything. There are two types of students. One of them utilize time and the other is not. If we study ninety minutes at a stretch, we just make 20 minutes productive. However, if we take a break after 30 minutes each time or study 25 minutes and review 5 minutes. We can improve our memory the way better as we did in the past. Remember! The way we can learn a bunch of new definition: #wrong way: learn the word for word #better way: involves four steps- 1. Word for word 2. Know the meaning of each word in the definition 3. And? (Ability to explain) restate the definition of your own words 4. Give a fact/example. If anyone can do this, their memory will get better. So, we need to keep in mind that we can learn anything. That means confidence in our ability to remember.
I spent the entire time watching this and even though it has been a long period of time just watching this helped motivate me and feel like I know a lot more!
