Study skills
See below examples of resources helping improve general study skills, time management and organisation.
A comprehensive list is available for Highdown Sixth Form students on Teams Class Notebook.
| Books | |
| Eat That Frog | B. Tracy |
| The Good Study Guide | A. Northedge |
| Max Your Memory | M. Pascale |
| Skills for Success | S. Cottrell |
| The Talent Code | D. Coyle |
| Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention | J. Henri |
| Websites | |
| CollegeInfoGeek | Thomas Frank and his team have built this website from the ground up to help you learn effectively, spend less time studying, and become more productive. It’s full of very useful advise and highly recommended. |
| The Learning Scientists | Six strategies for effective learning. |
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Reading, note taking and anything related. |
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| Note-taking systems | Most widely used note-taking systems explained in detail. |
| University of Bristol’s Guide to Referencing Academic Work | Different systems of referencing explained. |
| SQ3R Reading Technique | Video tutorial. |
| Flash Card Machine | A free service for creating web-based study flashcards that can be shared with others. |
| Quizlet | Flashcards, tests, and study games make it fun to learn anything. |
| Tutor2u | Partners with teachers & schools to help students maximise their performance in important exams & fulfil their potential. |
| Revision World | Revision World is part of a group of revision websites, offering you thousands of free GCSE and A Level revision resources and study help advice. Use Revision World to create your own free study planner or revision timetable. |