Active recall is the study strategy. Anything else is fluff or decoration for your day. Want to highlight your paper? Want to write notes? Want to create an interpretive dance to properly introduce the kinesthetic aspects of the War of
If You Think You’re Bad At Test Taking… Read This
Test days can be your easy days. They can be the days when you get to relax a little and skate by because you know exactly what you’re doing. This is something that I didn’t believe until I saw the
How To Ace A Test Without Studying
You don’t need to study to ace a test. That probably sounds a little crazy but once you learn a few things, it’s going to make sense. You might still think it’s a little over the top but I promise
How To Study Long Hours (When You Absolutely Must)
I’m sure I don’t need to lecture you on the value of not cramming, right? You probably study long hours anyway. I know you get it already. You shouldn’t study for long hours the night before the test. You’ve heard it
Study Strategies That Work – And Some That Don’t
Smart Student Secrets is all about making studying easy. We’ve published hundreds of articles on studying. We get new readers everyday trying to learn how to study better. They’re looking to improve their grades a little but aren’t sure the
What’s On The Test – How To Predict It (& How Not To)
Scoring high in class can be a challenge. When you know what’s on the test, it doesn’t have to be. What if you knew exactly what was going to be on your next test? Do you think you could score
The Perfect Test Score Problem
A perfect test score isn’t always a good thing. I know… I know… it feels pretty damn good to ace a test. I certainly can’t say I don’t get that same feeling. There is absolutely nothing more that you could
How To Win In Biology – A Strategy Guide
The study of biology is a complicated one. It’s a science subject that can trip a lot of students up for one particular reason. Hold on though… If you have your own experiences with this then be sure to comment
How To Not Suck In Math Class
Math class is a sharp contrast from your usual class. The average student is either mediocre at math but good in every other subject or good in math but mediocre in every other subject. Sound familiar? Maybe it sounds like
Better Grades Are As Easy As This
What do you do when you get a graded assignment back from your teacher? If you’re like most students you pack that graded assignment somewhere you’ll probably never look at it again. You might stick in somewhere in your textbook