Living Kindfully

Study Better By Writing it Down

I have been studying for a professional certification called Associateship of the Asian Institute of Insurance (AAii) Level 1. It consists of six modules where I have to pass all. As of writing, I have passed four papers and preparing for the fifth paper.

The last 1.5 years, I noticed that my study sessions are better when I take the effort to write down what I understand. Through writing, it forces me to structure my words and thus my understanding. It I cannot form a sentence; I probably do not understand the concept. It terms of time spent versus study outcomes; the writing method is the best bang for buck.

The worst way to study is reading the notes or textbooks passively. I find myself losing concentration as I read.