Exam Preparation

Audio Learner

These learners prefer to listen to information. They may benefit from listening to lectures, podcasts, or audiobooks.

Study Style

Record yourself reading key knowledges and listen to them while driving to and from work or on your headphones.

Visual Learner

These learners prefer to see information. They may benefit from using diagrams, charts, and other visual aids and are adept at watching videos or demonstrations.

Study Style

Try using color-coded notes or mind maps to help organize your thoughts.

Make flash cards or do a Quizlet online [see our Practice Exams page]

Written Learner

These learners prefer to read and write information. They may benefit from taking detailed notes, reading textbooks, and writing summaries.

Study Style

Try using online resources like articles and e-books to supplement your learning.

If you remember what you write, write out your own study guide.

Social Learner

These learners prefer to learn in groups. They may benefit from study groups, discussions, and collaborative projects.

Study Style

Try teaching the material to someone else or discussing it with a friend.

Find a study buddy or group; have your co-workers, child, parent, or spouse quiz you.

Distracted Learner

These learners may struggle to focus and may benefit from minimizing distractions in their study environment.

Study Style

Find a quiet place and leave your phone behind. That means locking yourself in a closet or bathroom (any room that does not have distractions) with a 'DO NOT DISTURB for at least 25 minutes' sign if need be.

Use noise-canceling headphones or listen to white noise to help you concentrate.

Try the Pomodoro Technique: Set a timer for 25 minutes and focus solely on studying. Then take a 5-minute break. Repeat this cycle to maintain focus. After four Pomodoros, take a longer break—or stop for the day if you've hit your stride.

Combining Learning Styles

These learners benefit from using a mix of different study techniques. They may find that combining visual, auditory, and social styles helps reinforce their understanding.

Study Style

There is nothing that prevents you from combining styles!

For example, you can listen to a podcast while taking notes, or watch a video while reading along with the transcript.

Here a dad has his son use flashcards to quiz him which combines visual and social styles.
As a side-note, kids love turning the tables on their parents!