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Study Skills That Work: 6 lessons for better grades
Six short lessons on the study habits research supports: planning the week, active recall, spacing, taking useful notes, preparing for tests and protecting focus.
Lessons
- Plan the week · 10 minKnowing what's due and when you'll do it removes most last-minute stress.
- Test yourself (active recall) · 10 minRereading feels productive but sticks poorly. Pulling answers out of memory works much better.
- Space it out · 10 minSeveral short sessions spread over days beat one long session the night before.
- Notes you'll actually use · 15 minGood notes are short, organized and turned into questions.
- Prepare for tests · 15 minPreparation that looks like the test works best.
- Protect your focus · 10 minTwenty-five focused minutes beat an hour with a phone buzzing.
Questions
Is this for high school or college?
Both. The methods are the same; examples cover both.
How long until it helps?
Most students notice easier reviews within a couple of weeks of using recall and spacing consistently.
Do I need any apps?
No. Paper, a calendar and flashcards (paper or digital) are enough.
Printable workbook
Every lesson's key points plus fill-in worksheets for each day's task. Print it and work through the course on paper.
Instant PDF download.
Who it's for: High school and college students, and parents helping them.