22 Essential Study Skills

Time-Saving Techniques

Almost all of our techniques can be
completed within 30 minutes and
have at most five (5) steps.

Improves Recall Ability

Retrieval practice and spaced repetition is embedded into our techniques and suggested flow for studying.

Seamless Stacking

Starting with our entry techniques to the JumpStart or StudySMART sets, subsequent techniques are logically stacked to ensure a seamless flow.

Our 22 Essential Study Skills enable students to be self-directed with time-saving study techniques that improve recall ability.

We impart up to 18 of the 22 Essential Study Skills in the I Can Study! workshop for students. The 22ESS is made up of two sets – JumpStart and StudySMART.

JumpStart Set

  1. PS | Preview+Skim – method to quickly improve listening and attention in class
  2. DRR | Daily Review+Reflection – reflection tool to consolidate learning for each day
  3. OR | Optimised Reading – time-saving reading technique that to prepare for lesson
  4. OR+ | Optimised Reading (Plus) Concept Testing – extended OR technique to study Maths and other practice-based subjects
  5. LR | Learning & Recall – empowering students with principles of learning and recall
  6. ACE | ACEs of Studying – creating mindset about study management
  7. OHP | Optimising Homework/Practice – technique to make homework part of learning process
  8. SSI | Study Skills Inventory – mindset about leveraging on inventory of skills
  9. WR | Weekly Review – reflection tool to consolidate learning for each week
  10. WS | Weekly Schedule – establishing routine and habits
  11. NC | Note-Crafting – 5-step method to habituate note-taking

StudySMART Set

  1. IR | Instant Recall – method of retrieval practice
  2. RW | Review of Work – reflection tool for self-awareness and self-evaluation
  3. IRS | IR Sprints – technique for quick identification of recall gap
  4. TIC | Topic Inventory Checklist – reflection tool for self-evaluation
  5. RM | Recall Mapping – time-saving technique that can help a student revise up to a module quickly
  6. IRM | IR Marathon – structured stacking of study techniques
  7. GTR | Gain-Test-Review Circuit – method of rehearsing for the exam and identifying gaps quickly
  8. 30R | 30% Rule – mindset for incremental improvements
  9. 72H | 72-Hour Window – structured approach to managing exam stress and anxiety
  10. 98D | 98-Day Plan – strategic studying approach to milestone exam prep

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