4 Powerful Chinese Study Techniques to Score Higher in Exams

A lot of students wait till the date of exam to cram up their lessons. However, there are two demerits to engaging in this practice. One is, we won’t be able to recollect everything that we have learnt in the exam hall. Secondly, those things that we cram up won’t stay in our long-term memory, thereby thwarting the development and consolidation of our overall knowledge and wisdom. But what if we adopt some of the proven and effective techniques that are used by some of the top-scoring Chinese students all over the world? Our marks will sky-rocket and exam will, in fact, turn into a fun activity. Curious to learn about these wonderful techniques? Read on.

This is an extremely effective study technique that has been used by students throughout generations. After reading and understanding a new concept, we have to close the book and explain it to ourselves. The method of self-teaching will result in deeper cognitive processing and memory-consolidation. Indeed, you can also imagine that someone is sitting in front of you and teach what you have learnt to the imaginary individual. Buy a small blackboard. Write down the key concepts. Play the game of teacher and student and experience the magic for yourself.

This method utilises the basic principles of learning from our mistakes. To practice this powerful technique, we have to keep a separate notebook for jotting down our mistakes. Whenever you provide wrong answer to a question, pick up this book and write down the question and the wrong answer first. Then, write down the correct answer along with your explanation, how you misunderstood it or any conceptual error. A key condition to making this method work is to review the notebook consistently. In the long-term, you will be able to experience your mistakes going down and your long-term memory getting strengthened.

This is one of the most powerful techniques for powering up the neural circuits of memory. To apply this method, we have to continually revise what we have learn at planned intervals. If you studied a new concept today morning, try to review it once more in the evening. Then once again after a few days. Then, once in a week and, after that, once in a month. This technique will keep you calm during the nights before exams. Above all, you will still remember the concepts that you learnt today even after 20 or 30 years when your son or daughter asks doubts about the same.

This is a technique that is used by experts in every field. When we look at the whole mountain, we may feel discouraged to climb it. Nevertheless, if you concern yourself only with the individual steps of climbing it, things will become much easier. Similarly, break down each chapter into small units. Remember how you eat a pizza? You won’t wolf it down entirely as it is. By chunking it down, you can keep your digestive system happy, along with enjoying the taste deeply. Same goes for studies too. This simple habit will increase focus and avoid cognitive overload and burnout.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which technique is best for studying for an exam?
   Active recall, spaced repetition and Pomodoro Technique are three of the most widely accepted techniques for scoring high marks in exams.
2. What is the 20 minute rule for studying?
   The 20-minute rule for studying involves intense and focused work for 20 minutes. Then, follow it up with a short break (of 5-10 minutes.
3. Is music good for studying?
   Yes, music can help you study by improving mood and by boosting focus. However, many have reported that they get distracted by music while studying. Therefore, music for studying is heavily dependent on personality types.