Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning

178. 10 Questions About Studying - LIVE With William


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A year-end special: ask me anything about how to study, I'm answering your questions about learning, study habits and more. 

Today's questions include:

  • Tips for maths and numerical subjects (1:45)
  • How to improve when you're struggling (6:40)
  • How to deal with a "bad teacher" (11:10)
  • How to study at the last minute, and prioritise when time is limited (14:40)
  • What to do when reviewing ahead of a new semester / term (18:55)
  • Building motivation to learn a subject you're not enjoying (19:35)
  • Daily language learning habits (20:10)
  • Staying organised across different subjects (21:20)

Resources referenced in today's episode:

  • [COURSE] "Wheel of Studying" in the Ace Your Exams Planning Party: 
  • [COURSE] Power Up Productivity Pack for time management, focus, energy and more: 
  • [POD] How to be good at maths with Joachim Cassel, Ep 4: https://examstudyexpert.com/joachim/
  • [POD] Interleaving in Eps 156 and 166: https://examstudyexpert.com/veronica-yan/ (originally broadcast as ep 49)
  • [POD] Pomodoro technique, Ep 59: https://examstudyexpert.com/pomodoro-study-method/
  • [POD] ADHD and studying with Eric Tivers, Ep 114: https://examstudyexpert.com/adhd-students/

In an Exam Study Expert podcast first, this episode recorded live with a virtual audience over Zoom - so this episode includes extra tips and reactions from our live audience. It was so much fun to record, and I hope you enjoy the result!

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