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There are many different studying strategies. It is important to identify what strategies work best for you and the subject you are learning. Depending on what kinds of classes you have taken, you may have used strategies like highlighting as you read or making flash cards. However, these strategies may not be the most effective ways of studying. 

Watch the video below for an overview of six study strategies you may not have used before:

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You can also read about each of the strategies in the video, or download a guide to how to use a specific strategy, directly from The Learning Scientists:

• Spaced Practice
• Retrieval Practice
• Elaboration
• Interleaving
• Concrete Examples
• Dual Coding

Check out Study Skills and Techniques on the Learning Matters site for more videos, tips, and information about different studying strategies.