Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning
Don’t work harder, work smarter: how to study effectively and get the grades of your dreams with winning review strategies, killer memory techniques and exam preparation tips you won’t hear anywhere else. Join Cambridge educated psychologist, study techniques researcher, coach and tutor William Wadsworth as we dive into the secrets of academic success.Looking for the grades of your dreams? Want to know the real secrets to preparing for and taking exams? Through a powerful combination of rich personal experience and the very latest learning and memory science, William and his expert guests are here to help. Here's to results day smiles!
Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning
178. 10 Questions About Studying - LIVE With William
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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