2. Tip #1
Listening with Attention
Give your full attention while listening to a
lecture/talk on the subject of your study
Listen to audio of lectures/talks referred to you
Make notes of important points; your notes are
a reflection of what you listen
3. Tip #2
Seeing and Observing
Look at drawings, diagrams, tables, or charts
shown during the lecture/talk
Observe practical demonstrations carefully and
practise them where possible
Watch video of lectures/talks/demos referred
to you
4. Tip #3
Reading with Interest
Read your brief notes after the lecture, preferably
within 1-2 hours of listening
Go through prescribed books and reference material
Subject related Audio-Visual aids may be used
Improve and develop your notes combining the
above
Highlight in colour - the concepts, formulae and
important points
5. Tip #4
Learning with Understanding
Revise your notes within the next 24 hours
Revise again within the next 3-4 days
This will help you to understand better and
retain the knowledge for a longer time
While revising you may listen to soft
instrumental music
Take short breaks at regular intervals to refresh
yourself
6. Tip #5
Writing with Concentration
Recall what you learnt by writing down the
points
Remember any formulae, technical terms or
phrases in the subject, and write them down
Make sure that what you have written down
includes all that you learnt
Repeat the above until you get it right
7. Tip #6
Visualising & Problem Solving
Make your own drawings or charts to reflect the
points you learnt
Try to study them and visualise the concepts
For subjects that include problem solving, gain
experience by trying to solve them yourself
8. Tip #7
Discussing with Involvement
Discuss the concerned subject with your friends
Perceive the way they understand and identify
useful points
Sharing of knowledge and reflecting with each
other improves your understanding of the subject
9. Tip #8
Questioning for Clarification
Clarify any doubts or questions immediately
Consult your friends, seniors, mentors or
teachers
Ensure you get answers to your questions and
understand with clarity
10. Tip #9
Contemplating in Silence
Sit in silence with eyes closed for a few minutes
everyday
Just let go of your thoughts and be a silent
observer internally
This helps you to feel refreshed and brings
calmness of mind
Improves your memory, concentration and clarity
Enhances your ability to study well.
