I've been caught in a rabbit hole of study yt videos for like the last year, and this is the only one that actually helped me. You are godsent.

PART 1: Priming the information Step 1 : create mental model 1) Skim read the chapters (bold and highlighted words) and write down key terms from them 2) look up the words u have no idea about (30 secs per word) This should take about 10 mins 3) Link the concepts together using prior information - mind mapping Step 2: The initial questions/pretesting 15-20 questions before diving into topic (atleast attempt) Step 3: Pre reading 10:27 PART 2: Absorbing the information Step 1: Layering 1) skimming and scanning 2) go over general concepts and overviews using multiple sources like google, books (avoid getting into details) 3) go through the difficult concepts one by one Step 2: creating recall questions Step 3: teaching everything (15-20 mins) 22:04 PART 3: Retrieving the information Recalling question method 1) answer the list of questions without using any resources or notes (spend generous time) 2) go through the content and fill in any knowledge gaps 3) keep repeating the first two steps 4) come code the questions based on difficulty Interleaving PART 4: Spacing the information Day 1 Day 4 Day 14 Day 40 For an exam, prepare 4-5 weeks ago so u get atleast 3 repetitions for difficult topics and 1-2 repetitions for easy topics

My grandfathers told me something that I’ll never forget ” the key to intelligence is retention and memorization”

me zoning out in this video like i always do while studying

This video may end up saving my damn near impossible summer semester

Brother I’m beyond grateful for you taking the time to research the best methods and compile them into this video.

This is probably the best study video I've ever watched, compact, covered everything and every one of my questions and man I'm so impressed at how good you explain this, can't wait to study like this from next semester

This is the only video that isn’t just vague. Actually so helpful and I thank you so much for making this!!! I think a video on how to schedule this time in for a full course loud would be really useful !!

this is literally the bestttt video on any study tips. its an all in one study guide and i wont be needing any other study videos after i watch this. thank u so much Zainn

Notes for the video ( just a reference to me you can use it if you'd like hope it helps ) Thank you to Zain for sharing the tips!! I will try my best to apply them. What I love though is you connected some stuff from Justin Sung and I'm actually learning from him too so I appreciate how you simplified some of the things Justin addresses in his videos again thank you!! 1. Priming: Textbook information isn't in linear form and our brain doesn't take in everything we read right away. Priming helps give a baseline to what you learning in a topic. With a basic understanding, you can build on it. Make a mindmap/mental model and create a base. Method for priming: 1. Don't dive deep in! first, look at the topics, pull out keywords have them in mind, avoid writing them in a linear like numbered have them mixed and jumbled up 2. Look up information on the keywords you have no information on, dont spend time on them just gather a basic understanding and see how it relates to the other keywords you gathered. Spend up to 10 minutes at least to avoid going over time. Think and use your prior knowledge to see how the keywords link and connect with each other. 3. Before advancing to making a mindmap think about how the mindmap should be organized and how to split and group the words up Link the concepts together and form them into a mindmap! "Instead of you reading random points and forcing yourself to understand, Everything you read will automatically become relevant to your brain" Relevance makes us connect to things and allows us to remember things. Effort guides us and gives us feedback on what we should improve. 2. The Initial Questions: Testing comes from practice questions, Constantly testing yourself before and after the chapter helps improve your learning and thinking skills because it gathers our understanding and our prior knowledge and when we test ourselves before we get a sense of an idea of what we'll learn in the upcoming chapters. Our question is what forces us to continue learning the more questions we have the more we are curious to learn and improve our mind map 3. Prereading: Take time to read the lesson (from notes or textbook) before class. The questions that come to mind as you read a chapter before class can help you perhaps make you start thinking about the topic. Layering and practical methods: (similar to priming) Go over the topic only skim and scan it Go over the general concepts but also use other resources from other different platforms (internet, books, research etc.) Avoid memorizing and going into the context in depth. Go through the difficult concepts one by one Creating Recall Questions: This can be done as you prime, and make the mental model This can be used as an alternative way of studying for your tests write questions avoid being broad and vague be more specific and exactly state what you asking for Creating questions in a way makes you more engaged and less isolated from the learning process. It allows even to open up your thinking more making you think about the topic more from a different perspective. Teaching everything: Use the Feynman technique (teach it to someone else or to yourself in a simple way) to help see what you understand and don't understand. Recalling: Rather than learning than practicing do learning but also retrieve at the same time it will help you learn and cover the topic better and the remembrance gets stronger. Answer recall questions using the questions you've made without any resources or notes! Reflect back and fill in any gaps of knowledge you missing Color code the questions you wrote so you can see what is difficult and easy for you. Every time you review try your best to deal with the ones that are the most difficult ones that are highlighted. These methods can even be applied to STEM (Math, chemistry, physics) : Have problem examples for each problem type to help you understand and learn how to solve the problem questions. Test yourself often if you forget the method to solve a problem question refer back to the textbook to understand it again Space out Repetition: Space out the information that you learn Just as you forget it test yourself. For challenging topics have at least 3 repetitions. For less challenging topics have 1 or 2 repetitions

I feel so excited for trying this method out! He just well organized the whole process and mentioned some of the stuff I’ve done during the preparation for exams but didn’t know exactly what they were. Thanks for sharing!!!

I am so thankful to you for putting out this video. As someone who was falling into the pools of videos available on KZfaq about studying methods, I have found my stop. I am grateful that you have summarised all the things in one place. And yes, the last point about still allowing oneself to study in not so "strict" manner resonated a lot with me, since it is the way I can be motivated and find the topic interesting instead of procrastinating. I hope you keep posting such great videos.

9min 39secs into the video and already in awe with your explaination. Some of the already mentioned techniques I've tried first hand and they are game changing indeed, going to try everything you've said. Keep making such videos!!

YOU'RE A LIFESAVER- this is the most helpful study video I've seen

Thank you! I was already doing half of this, but I’ve never thought of them as ‘steps’, thus I usually end up skipping or forgetting to do them. Also, that priming phase and absorbing phase is so good. Never actually came to my mind about how important those two steps were. Thank you again!

I’m so glad I came across this video. I struggled last semester with trying to be consistent with previewing content for the next week, because I was so worried about getting caught up on homework. Also, you talking about the light bulb moments was so relatable, for me I was really upset with physics last semester because I wasn’t getting the lightbulb moments till maybe the end of the semester. I’m definitely going to try these techniques this semester.

This is literally the guide I wanted for a veryyy long time! 👌

Truly excellent guide. A++++ . I wish I had this before I started med school. Everyone says "don't study hard, study smart" without actually explaining what that means.

This was absolutely amazing ! As another med student, I found myself thinking about the best study method and I can definitely say that yours is going to work !!

Great strategy that seems to work well! Such a detailed description of what to do and how to do it. I am a teacher and I firmly believe learning strategies should be taught at schools on a regular basis! Hope to find time and watch your other videos! Amazing work!!! Thank you!

Great video! These study techniques are really helpful! Thanksss for sharing 😭❤️

in a simple way take keypoints in topics which cover whole topic , google the keypoints to know what it the keypoint is about now we understood about key points and make a relationships with each other by mental model mapping like similarities / dissimiliaritis etc connections now active recall by testing questions , teaching (layman) spaced revision

You are so helpful! Love this video! Study tips, med school hacks, how to prep for MCAT etc would love to hear more from you!

Thank you for compiling everything into one complete guide!Much appreciated!

thank you so much for making this video. this was extremely helpful, since everything was included in one, even non-theoretical subjects like maths and chem! the effort in researching is visible and I appreciate it. I'm going to use it in my study sessions, and I hope it works. good luck!!!! looking forward to more videos in the future!!

This is such a clean way of studying ! Let me try this and get back with a review. Thank you so much ❤

you have no idea how helpful this guide is! Im excited to start studying using this method, will get back and update the comment on how it goes 🙌🏻

This was soo insightful! Going to try this starting today for my exams coming up next month, thank you!

Great content, I love that you are actually walking through the nuances.

Chapeau! That was exactly the study guide everyone (including me) needed. After reading, watching and listening to many information about the psychology of learning, I always felt like my study needed to be leveraged up to another level. One will accomplish that through trial-and-error in learning. But in my opinion your specified method will provide a very very great foundation for everybody's learning. I bet not a single one watching that video will stick to your way of mastering a specific topic (or this study guide) to a 100% but that is great, as everyone has to refine and re-learn /re-think their own learning and therefore will create, given the needed time studying, their own system of mastering a topic based on your foundation layer. Thank you for this great hands-on-guide with all the tips and the exact chronology you use to study a new topic! Best greetings from Germany. Benedikt

I think you pointing out about time has really helped me. I always think that revision would be too arduous to do but I’m sure I can spent 15 minutes making mind maps !!! It sounds simple but the fear of starting is really holding me back and having a method really helps !!

HANDS DOWN MOST HELPFUL STUDY VIDEO!!!! Thank you so much for this clear and concise video, I feel like this can really help me tackle subjects like biology that is centered around understanding and memorization. Future video idea: A efficient way to learn subjects centered around logic and rules (like math and chemistry).

THE ONLY KZfaqR WHO PRESENTED THE EXACT STEP-BY-STEP METHOD ON HOW TO STUDY EFFECTIVELY!!! I have been doing this method many years ago now. I felt pressured because most of the students were using Anki flashcards which for me, wasnt effective at all.

This is so helpful, I’m only in highschool, but I’m really looking forward to using these techniques and making learning much more easier and faster, thank you so much!

you are one of the best study youtubers I came across. You got yourself a subscriber !!!!

This is the best video one can get on study techniques! Yes I've watched plenty already.

I got no words to say, you're a genius!

I have been watching endless videos of how to study from past 5-7 months and this one has actually helped me a lot . Thanks a lot for sharing this information.

The second step he mentioned about testing before preparing the topics. Really helps as it keep us conscious while studying the topic and eventually leading to more absorption of information.

Experiencing a hard time on finding efficiently study methods for my master program and was gotten really bad grades for rigorous courses that kinda crushed my confidence. Thanks a lot for this video brought out the concept of cognitive learning methods that I am looking for. I will try it on my new 4-wk rigourous course to see!

this is one of the best study tips videos I've ever watched, you made everything not only really understandable but also easily applicable ❤️ tysm I'll be definitely trying it out

Big up man! I loved it

You're the goat bro fr. Love your active approach towards our learning in this video

I have spent so much time finding ways to study effectively. I have hired an Academic coach years ago. But this video surpasses everything else. It was so well explained I understood what I needed to get done. For someone who gets distracted easily and forgets everything I read, this is what I needed. Thanks for this video. You have a new subscriber here 😊.

Thanks a lot, Zain, for sharing your insight and recommendations on effective studying!

Thanks you very much for making this video.. I needed this.. I hope you have a great future

I found your channel by accident while searching like crazy about how to learn, and your videos are truly valuable. I can practice them immediately and feel that my mind becomes clearer. Thank you so much!

This video is great, keep up the good work!

I have been on this learning rabbit hole for 5 to 6 months and in order to learn from every video i use to make notes( not really notes but what is the core concepts or what they did- justin song and many more) of course not every video since a lot of it kind of the same but it wasnt as detail or how to actually do it as yours I learn new stuff( and write down what i should do as i was going through your video it took me 1 hour..) and this is super worth while. And thank you really really much. I learned a lot today.

the most practical and on point study video on youtube, finally someone who actually shows how to do it

Wow, this is was so useful and thorough, thank you!

I'm so grateful! You put a lot of effort into this. I learned a lot, thank you very much! ❤❤

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS!!!!!

Thank you very much!!! You’re the first one who explains it so good😭

I keep rewatching this vid whenever I forget the steps. This is the best, most comprehensive and personal guide for effective studying I have come across on yt. Most vids I come across on yt tell you the same thing over and over again without giving practical methods and examples. I will watch it again and again until this becomes my study habit. Your my study mentor and saviour for my med school. Thank you Zain!! All the best with yr own studies as well :))

this is the first time ive seeen a medical student talk about studying with mentioning anki. I have the exact problem of procrastinating as i feel i don't have enough energy for the most efficient learning. Youre the first person I've heard mention that its okay to do some less effiecient methods sometimes. This fills me with so much relief! Barakallah feek for this video!!!

great video!! i learnt so much! thank you

Absolutely appreciate this! Been watching Justing sung’s and icanstudy videos, but the way they explained it doesnt really put a clear practical exampe that would work for me. But after watching this, everything makes sense to me and now i know what to do to change my study techniques.

Loved the video!

Amazing video - thank you!

I first started watching Dr Justin Sung videos last year and im so glad that his vision on studying/learning has spread to students like you actually applied it and made a step by step study plan. Great video!

Loved it! I always felt something was missing while studying cause i didn't plan enough but i didn't knew how to plan thank you soooo much ❤

Your content is so good! Very fresh, very systematic tips.

Wow, this is such an amazing video 🔥🔥 So glad to have come across this!

I never knew about this technique. Thank you very much for sharing! I have learned a lot.

This has been insightful. Thank you.

Well explained mate ! Great Going .

Definitelly my favorite study tips video ever. Everything makes perfect sense and it's clearly so well constructed. You're obvioully a very smart guy, I'm looking foward to adjust my study routine to all those tips. Thanks so much, I wish you all the success in this world!!

Best and most actionable study method video I’ve seen. Thanks!!!!

Thank you so much!!!... I've wasted almost 2 yrs in a very blood suckin tiring cycle of procastination....but this video has pulled me out of that...now i can finally study again like before!!! You've gained a subscriber:)❤

What a video! Loving the guide series Zain ❤

Thank you for the video. I could able to understand now why I am forgetting even after understanding the topic. I will start following this method from now on.

Thanks for the thinking. The prompts to work are very helpful to motivate me to work on my study for university and do it.

This was the most important and helpful video out there . I always had the problem of how to do it like give me the exact steps to do it .... Thank you so much i got a great help from it.

So far the best method for active study,Well explained 👏

thank you, I've been doing this inconsistently, i just wasn't sure if i was on the right the track . much appreciated brother

I have watched several videos. Until I came across this one. Thank you so much for your videos, really helpful

Another gem! Wow thank you so much for all the effort put in this videos!

Zain you deserve wayyyyyy more subscribers, this content is just too good

This video is very helpful friend! Thank you so much for helping me out during finals period

I had scrolled through KZfaq looking for videos on effective revision but this video has solved my problem I would recommend this to anyone with a similar problem

Thank you bro. I believe this fantastic video will help me a lot to get out of the situation in which I struggle with schoolwork 💚 Lovely day!

I had already read chapter 1 of my cognitive psychology textbook. After watching this video, I went back through the chapter and created a mind map. It took me @ 30 minutes. I could not believe how much information I had lost after reading. I was also surprised at how much less overwhelming the information was by creating my basic overview. I can see how this process is going to improve my critical thinking skills and improve my study times. Most of all I appreciate how this is already improving my reading comprehension. Wow! HUGE difference. Thank you to neurofeedback (for my healthy brain) and this video! (For helping me figure out how to use it!)My next semester is going to fly by. I just wish I would’ve had this information at the beginning of my undergrad instead of my senior year. That’s OK I will definitely be sharing this a lot!

Thank you, for making this video. This one video gave me a lot of information. You really helped with my exam.

Cool! thank you for the approach

This is the best study video I've ever watched.so detailed and we'll explained 💯

This is the first video i’ve seen of yours but this was insanely well done and informative unlike the other low effort scammy study clickbait videos that get so many views here on KZfaq. Massive props to you.

Great explanation on how to put things into practice.

You are doing the best !!!

Thanks so much for this. God bless you abundantly. First time coming across your channel and it was exactly what I needed. Thanks a billion times 🙏

Out of all study videos..This one… this is it!! Thank you bro for taking the time to do this

Im only in the beginning of the video and it has helped me so much, amazing!

I tried a couple of study methods,some googled and some of my own but this video help me get clarity and the logic behind some of the techiques i used and this helped me develop a good study routine. THANKYOU SO MUCH!!

Amazing video!

This is the best video I have seen on studying effectively. ❤Thank you

I will give it a try! Sounds like a game changer❤

Great video with great practical suggestions instead of those vague ideas

Great video!

Very sound thinking on the process of learning. I understand that a particular approach may not work well for all, but the principles here are solid. Leaning how to learn is critical, as you point out. And learning how you learn best is also critical. If a process works only partially for you, keep seeking other techniques to add to your strategy. That was what eventually elevated my results eventually. Two of your early principles were ideas I came to only partially in my student days - one was the idea of pre-reading and structuring the mind map. The other was testing yourself - I cam to that one only toward the very end of my student days. And i did none of these nearly as well as you have articulated. If I had your presentation several decades ago, my scholastic success would have been much better.

one of the best vids ever!!!