My name is Todd, I am 40 and live in Portsmouth, Ohio. People often tell me that I give great advice and am a great listener, so here I am. I like writing blogs and answering questions etc. I am a jeweler/ merchant but have had many interesting life experiences and have much to offer in the way of advice on a diverse range of topics. I hope I can offer at least a bit of help! Thanks, Todd the Gem Guy.
Website: The Gem Guy's Jewelry Store
Gender: Male
Location: Portsmouth, Ohio
Occupation: Jeweler/ Merchant
Age: 40
Member Since: January 28, 2010
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Last Update: February 10, 2010
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Lately I have been feeling like I'm dumber than a normal 15 year old should be. I have started watching Criminal Minds lately and I am fascinated with Spencer Reid and how genius he is. So, it got me thinking how cool would it be if all of my friends turned to me for help on their homework or helping them study for a test. However, before that happens I need to improve in school, myself. So, in conclusion, does anybody have studying techniques I could use? I tried reading a passage as studying but that does not help because I just forget the next day. Something along the lines of flashcards or something like that. One last thing. I feel like I could be better if I concentrated more. So can someone help me with listening in class, like what should I do, put every single distracting item away because that seems almost to easy. So, study techniques that help me remember the important items for a test? Ways to do my homework correctly and not get stressed? Lastly, ways to concentrate better in school? Thanks so much! (link)
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I know of a couple of things that could help, first of all, you do need to be in a room that is quiet, one without distractions (visual or audio) when you study.
Another thing you might try when you read your materials is to read aloud to yourself, this way you have to say the words and you get to listen to yourself say these words, thus adding more physical processes to your learning experience, this will help engage your brain more into what you're doing.
You might try also reading short articles about your favorite subjects that include pictures or illustrations, it's a scientific fact that some people (men more often than women) learn better from these visuals. I have ADD and I learn much better from "touching" and seeing than from just hearing.
I also love to write important factual notes, this gives you more visuals and even more thought engaging processes. I hope this helps! Todd the Gem Guy
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Wow, thanks a lot. I'm going to try this. (:
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