Every Article of the Week, Tool of the Month and Tip of the Week chosen by TheStudentFeed's editors. Current picks are marked “Now”.
Rereading your notes feels productive, but it fades fast. Testing yourself on a schedule is harder work — and it is the most reliable way to remember what you study.
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Tip of the Week #1 · Week of Sept. 28
Before you start studying, put your phone in another room — not face down on the desk.
When it’s out of reach, checking it takes a decision instead of a reflex.
Learn more The Pomodoro Technique: how to study in focused 25-minute sprints
