Comments on: Case Study: Why the Number of Hours You Spend Studying Means Nothing

By: asas

asas — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:14:27 +0000

While I do agree that rote learning does not directly impact learning, I disagree that rote memory is a complete waste of study time. Exposure to content is increased by sitting for hours, and while there are faster ways to get stuff into the mind, increased exposure definitely increases the chances of content enlightenment aka increases understanding.

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I Got a C on My Orgo Exam! What Should I Do? | My Blog — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 01:30:01 +0000

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By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » I Got a C on My Orgo Exam! What Should I Do?

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:41:36 +0000

[...] It has nothing to do with the amount of time you spent studying. (A factor which is often irrelevant to academic performance.) [...]

By: Can you study less and get better grades? « Students in the States

Can you study less and get better grades? « Students in the States — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:29:36 +0000

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By: Study Hacks

Study Hacks — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:20:32 +0000

I was wondering if you received an update from the student in which the blog was written about.

I haven’t heard from him recently. But if I do, I’ll definitely post a follow-up. Typically I find that student transitions are rarely dramatic. Usually lots of small steps (and back steps) en route to an utlimately different lifestyle.

By: some student

some student — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:11:31 +0000

Hi Cal

I was wondering if you received an update from the student in which the blog was written about.

Was your advice taken to heart and was there a significant improvement in marks?

Thanks

By: Study Hacks

Study Hacks — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:21:19 +0000

This article is getting handed out to my freshman calculus classes this fall right alongside the syllabus.

Thanks Robert, that means a lot coming from someone of your academic stature.

By: Robert Talbert

Robert Talbert — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:26:43 +0000

This article is getting handed out to my freshman calculus classes this fall right alongside the syllabus. The “quantity myth” as you put it is the single biggest misconception about college that new students have, and I know plenty of students who have ended up not making it in college just because they persist in this myth. Thanks for this timely info and the good discussion here in the comments.

By: Study Hacks

Study Hacks — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:40:35 +0000

I’m enjoying this debate about class attendance, and have weighed in on the topic with my Monday Master Class post today.

Although I agree that one experience doesn’t necessarily prove a generalization, my instinct tells me that there’s a lot of truth to this. Hours don’t necessarily equal great grades. Can I add a couple suggestions of my own?

Good stuff…

The whole purpose of going to any class is to reduce the amount of studying you need to understand the material and get an A.

Vincent, your summary of your work habits is a great snapshot of the type of student lifestyle pushed here on Study Hacks. Well done!

By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Monday Master Class: To Go To Class, Or Not To Go...There Shouldn't Be Any Question

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:02:18 +0000

[...] lively discussion has broken out in the comments thread of last Friday’s post. The topic: whether it’s necessary to attend class. On one side of the debate is the idea [...]