Using unconventional study techniques will keep your exam prep exciting and new, switching things up from the classic techniques. Here is a list of 8 unconventional study techniques we think you should use:
1. The Pomodoro Technique☕
Plan your task, solid focused work for 25 mins then take a 5 mins break. Repeat this 4 times and then take a long break.
2. Using storytelling as a study tool📖
Create stories or analogies to simplify and remember difficult accounting definitions, equations, and principles.
3. Gamification in studying – make your studies interactive🎮
Turn your study sessions into a game, using apps or DIY creative methods to make learning more engaging and competitive. Interactive content is great for those who are more visual.
4. Use real-world scenarios to your advantage🌎
Using real-world scenarios, practice solving them to gain practical experience, improve understanding and boost confidence. FI tutors often bring in real-world examples and experiences they have had from working in industry and practice, as this method is so effective.
5. Teach What You Learn🗣️
Teach accounting concepts to peers or even family members. Test your peers and relay correct answers, explaining principles and concepts to them. This will help you to identify knowledge gaps and reinforce understanding. Avoid making exam preparation mistakes and teach your peers about these too.
6. Incorporating music and symbols into your studies🎵
Use songs, rhymes, or symbols to help memorise accounting key formulas and principles. Associating music and symbols with definitions and other important techniques is a great way to help you remember them.
7. Form Study Groups🫂
Form online study groups with your peers and colleagues, providing yourself with someone to ensure you’re keeping up with your studies and to test you on your knowledge and vice versa. You can swap every week, to expand knowledge and teach one another about different sectors on the syllabus.
8. The Feynman Technique👶
Choose a concept, teach a toddler, identify gaps, review, and simplify. Essentially use this technique to come up with a definition, simple enough to teach a child, for you to remember it for longer.
For more study tips, head to our other blog posts:
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