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The Illusion of Learning & How to Avoid It

If you want to ace your exams, you must know about and avoid what psychologists call the illusion of learning. Sadly, it is something that even students who spend countless hours studying can fall victim to. Put simply, you fall victim to the illusion of learning when you think you know more than you really do. Yet, if you are like most students, you are not a fool. So why ...

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5 Ways to Boost Your Understanding

There are many ways to describe learning, but one of the simplest is that learning = understanding + remembering. Understanding what you are taught is crucial to learning, whether in school or with a tutor. Sadly, many students believe they understand more than they really do. In this article, you will discover 5 ways to boost your understanding of any topic you are learning about. Throughout the article, I will ...

The Illusion of Learning & How to Avoid It

5 Ways to Boost Your Understanding

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