Get better results in less study time.

Stop relying on outdated learning techniques and streamline your revision with science-based study strategies instead. How to Learn includes a set of practical solutions for use with any subject at all stages of learning.

* Flawed strategies, and why they don't work

* How to improve your own learning (and the best ways to check if it's working)

* Forming good habits: note-taking, flashcards and what to do in class

* How memory works — and why this is important

* The importance of the right study schedule

* Boosting attention and concentration

* Exam planning — including exactly what to do if you've left studying to the last minute

Each chapter includes review questions so you can check your understanding as you progress through the book.

Jonathan Firth