Skip to main content

3 tips on how to study effectively

4,526,599 Views

11,399 Questions Answered

TEDEd Animation

Let’s Begin…

A 2006 study took a class of surgical residents and split them into two groups. Each received the same study materials, but one group was told to use specific study methods. When tested a month later, this group performed significantly better than the other residents. So, what were these methods? Explore how the brain learns and stores information and how to apply this to your study habits.

Why is self-quizzing a more effective study strategy than rereading texts? Explain how the brain responds to each technique.

Sign in to answer question

About TED-Ed Animations

TED-Ed Animations feature the words and ideas of educators brought to life by professional animators. Are you an educator or animator interested in creating a TED-Ed Animation? Nominate yourself here ยป

Meet The Creators

  • Special Thanks Robert Bjork , Elizabeth Bjork

More from The Way We Think