Problem : Memorizing Many Equations
Solution: First separate relevant equations by topic. Schedule your time to include studying a certain amount of equations everyday. Write these equations on flash cards. After studying these equations, turn over the cards to cover the equations and try to recall as much information that you just studied as possible.
Problem : Understanding material
Solution: You can’t get an ‘A’ if you don’t have a very good understanding of the material. Don’t spend more time than you have to trying to understand the material, go to all your classes. All you need to do afterwards is to read your textbook to increase your understanding and memory of the material. However be sure to note the information (the best way being to write it down) from the textbook which you found to be important and helpful.
Solution: After studying the material, put away the information and try to explain the concepts you just studied form memory. Cement ideas with mnemonics, stories or other memory aids .Study for about 20 minutes, take a break then test yourself on the material you just studied.You will need to continue revision of the information as much as you can so that it goes to your long term memory.
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