can someone share their best method on how they learn/memorise terms and theory in biology faster because it takes soo long

Hey guys, I'm Alex, and I'm a founder from Brazil. I've been building an Edtech company in Brazil for almost two years now, focusing on essay correction and writing improvement. Over the last few months, we received a few inquiries from our users about a new platform for time management and study plan composition.

This led me to talk to my girlfriend's friends and a few other people at Uni about our idea: an app for studying (groups or solo, but mainly focused in groups) where you can invite friends, set timers, block applications (and let other people see when you try to cheat), and even generate quizzes from your own material (especially ones that aren't as ridiculous as the ones regularly made by GenAI models).

We're building a waitlist and I'd like to kindly ask for feedback and ideas for improvement! Here's the link for our page: https://www.eddicts.app/

I've also been building adaptive learning models for Portuguese for the past few months, so I'm also thinking about incorporating a more general adaptive learning system into this new app in the future.

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ps 2. excuse me for any English errors, it's not my first language

What do you think? I feel that, more than any methods or tips, the most important factor is stress and the management of cortisol levels; generally, those with better health have greater endurance, retain information much more effectively, and do so in less time.Being healthy and getting a good night's sleep—8 hours—is many times better than using the best study tips.

Shortening a paper has always been a struggle for me. Sometimes you have so much material and so many ideas that it's hard to decide what to cut. Especially when you're happy with what you've written but still need to meet the word limit.

Here are a few things that have actually helped me:

1. Start with the introduction.often spend too many words on background information when I could get to the point much faster.

2. Remove repeated ideas.Sometimes I explain the same argument twice in different words. Ask yourself: "Does this paragraph add anything new?"

3. Cut unnecessary phrases.Small changes add up:

• "Due to the fact that" → "Because"

• "In order to" → "To"

• "It is important to note that" → Just delete it.

1. Use active voice.Instead of "The results were analyzed by the researchers," write "The researchers analyzed the results."

2. Combine similar points.Especially in literature reviews, grouping related studies can save a lot of words.

3. Use a word counter.check my word count after each round of edits to see how much I've actually cut.

4. Keep your main arguments and evidence. Don't sacrifice important information just to reach the word limit.

One thing I've learned is to edit in two rounds: first remove repetition and unnecessary paragraphs, then shorten individual sentences. And always reread everything afterward, because sometimes a shorter sentence no longer makes sense.

Anyone else struggle with word limits? What tricks have worked for you?

Might have phrased it incorrectly but I recently gave my mid term exams and I now when I open my math book to start studying again it feels like I’ve forgotten everything, so is there an effective way to relearn what I’ve already studied especially for a subject like maths

Hi! I am in pharmacy school and I spend so much studying. I do the teaching method, flash cards , practice questions, write notes everything. Despite all this I can barely get a 70 on an exam (if i’m lucky). I’m starting to get insecure because everyone around me does so well but I am just not despite my effort and makes me feel like I don’t belong. Can anyone tell me what i’m doing wrong or maybe it’s just a me issue.. i do have testing anxiety but I thought that I worked on it.

Good day everyone, I have a question regarding the way to manage your resources when studying. What I do currently is this:
1. Read the whole chapter of the book.
2. Quick re-read to highlight the important stuff.
3. Write the highlights on my notebook.
4.Read excessively until solving the exercises becomes not-too-difficult.

Today I was feeling like I was doing it wrong? Perhaps I could skip copying the highlights to the notebook and just read them from the book as it is? Am I wasting too much time on writing?

The reason I copy the highlights is because this how I was taught when I was at school. There is no particular reason to copy the highlights unless it absolutely is better than reading from the book.

Am I doing it wrong?

It's already available in google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.focus.focusapp android only

website: focusstudyhelper.com

What it does:It got pomodoro timers, jouney mode(similar to promodoro but for long sessions), countdown and a timer. You can unlock most features by watching an ad after a sessions wrap up(which also unlocks for tomorrow till you finish your session and then you have to watch the ad again to unlock it for the next day). Note: new users gets 3 days of trial(ad pass):

• Journey mode(3H)
• Promodoro up to 5 blocks
• All sounds
• 50/10 rythm promodoro
• Focus guard: app block(whitelist/blacklist/all with automatic blacklist or whitelist based on usage stats and their category), Deskdown Mode: you will have to flip your phone to keep the timer running, otherwise it will just pause or clear the session if you are in strict mode(premium)
• Water and posture reminders every 30 min

Always free features:

• Promodoro 25/5 rythm and up to 3 blocks, countdown and stopwatch
• Stats page with up to 9 widgets(6 free and 3 trials(can change every week))
• Edit stats page(rearrange, merge or change the style of those widgets)
• Share(simple and full)
• Study Calendar(in stats page or hold a specific subject), where you can plan your exams and there will be push notifications when its close.
• All types of reminders.
• Study Planner: plan study sessions early in settings - goals and alerts - study plan.
• Break days
• Customizable focus tab
• Accessibility settings(colorblind, text size...)
• Languages
• Start breaks and blocks automatically(for promodoro)
• Do not disturb
• Friends and Groups feature
• Friends: doesnt require any accounts or passwords. You can create a account with nicknames which grants a unique ID, it will generate a 6-digit code to add friends(or link). You can see whos studying rn and a weekly leaderboard
• Groups: saame as friends but you can either choose allow everyone with the code or require a password/approval, some features in the group(such as editing, widgets) requires an upgrade which costs around 2.99 euro based on your country.
• You can host competitions in groups and fair play.
• Study together, host or join a studying session.
• Exam countdown
• Weekly recap
• Up to 3 imported audio tracks(just use spotify)
• Automatic local backup(off by default)

Premium features:

• Premium themes(9)
• Everything included in free and ad pass
• Unlock journey mode(full)
• Up to 10 promodoro blocks
• Automatic cloud backup(via google drive)
• How am I going to earn money with this .-.
• I will probally turn some features to premium only in the future
• 1+1=11

I would really appreciate if anyone tries the app for a few days and provide some feedbacks(bug reports, translation issues...).

Note: hold the start button to wrap up the day(summarize and gives you the option to watch ad to unlock for the next day).

i cant memorise anything and the scope is like the entire textbook am i cooked

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Soo my life's pretty much fucked up, and sometimes I feel really down and I can't able to like almost na ke barabar study hoti hai...

HOW CAN I INCREASE MY STUDY TIME 😭

Hello!!

Im a paramedic student and while im doing good in all my other classes Anatomy & Physiology is my worse class. I need a 60% to pass and i keep getting 58% which is so close but so far 😭.

I haven’t really studied before because i never really needed to throughout my law degree but medical stuff is a whole different ball game.

I haven’t ADHD and i honestly find it hard to study and keep things like in my brain. Anyone here with ADHD have a good way to study or a good way to study Anatomy is general?

i used to “study” for hours and still have no idea what i actually remembered.

the problem was i was always studying in a way where the answer was right in front of me. notes open, slides open, textbook open. everything felt familiar, so i thought i knew it.

now i do this instead:

after learning a topic, i close everything and try to explain it from memory like i’m teaching someone who knows nothing about it.

if i get stuck, i don’t immediately check the answer. i actually sit there for a few seconds and try to pull it out of my head first.

THEN i check my notes.

it’s kind of uncomfortable because you realize really fast how much you dont know 😭 but honestly thats what makes it useful.

i also started writing down the exact parts i couldn’t explain, instead of reviewing the whole chapter again.

so instead of:
“study chapter 4 again”

my list becomes:

• why does x happen?
• difference between x and y
• steps of this process
• formula i keep forgetting

way less overwhelming and way more specific.

not saying this is some magic method but it made my study sessions feel a lot less fake lol

I’m 20 years old, and I’m genuinely struggling with something that I don’t know how to overcome anymore. I’m looking for genuine advice from people who have been through something similar, especially those who struggled academically after previously finding school relatively easy.

Up until Year 10, I barely had to study to pass my exams. Even for my GCSEs, I didn’t put in a huge amount of effort and still managed to get grades ranging from B to A*. Back then, reading through the content and doing a few practice questions was usually enough.

Then came A-levels, and everything started falling apart. I passed, but my grades weren’t what I wanted them to be.
After that, I started preparing for medical entrance exams, and I’ve now failed to get the results I needed twice.

The frustrating part is that I do put in the effort. I make study plans, sit down to study, spend hours going through material, and genuinely try to prepare. But somehow, the results never seem to reflect the time I’ve invested.

I’ve started wondering whether I’m studying passively, whether I’m taking too long to understand concepts, whether my methods are ineffective, or whether there’s something fundamental about studying that I’ve never learned. I see people who study four or five hours a day and do exceptionally well, and I genuinely don’t understand what they’re doing differently. How are they approaching their material? How do they know what to focus on, retain information, and prepare themselves to answer exam questions? What does an actually productive study session look like?

I’ve tried making schedules, but they often don’t work out the way I expect. Topics take much longer than anticipated, I struggle to get through the material, and I end up feeling like I’ve spent an entire day studying without making enough progress.

I know I want to pursue medicine. That’s something I’m sure about. But after putting so much time into preparing for these exams and still not getting the outcome I wanted, I’m starting to feel lost. I’m 20 now, and I don’t want to keep repeating the same cycle without understanding what I’m doing wrong.

I’m not asking for motivation or another generic list of study tips. I genuinely want to learn how to learn. If you’ve ever been in a similar situation, especially if you used to get by without studying and then struggled when academics became more demanding:
- What did you realise you were doing wrong?
- How did you learn to study effectively from scratch?
- How do you approach a topic you’ve never studied before?

How do you balance understanding concepts, memorising information, and practising exam questions?
How do you know whether your study methods are actually working before the exam? What would you recommend to someone who has a lot of time to put in but isn’t seeing results?

I’d really appreciate hearing about your actual experiences, including what didn’t work for you and what eventually made a difference. I’m willing to change my entire approach; I just need to understand where to start.
Thank you to anyone who takes the time to share their experience or advice.

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I'm preparing for CUET PG English, and honestly, I'm struggling a bit.

I read a topic, understand it, and move on to the next one. But when I come back to revise, I feel like I've forgotten half of what I studied. Even after revising, it's hard to retain everything for a long time. There are so many writers, their works, literary terms, years, movements, and theories to remember, and sometimes I genuinely wonder if my studying is even effective.

Another problem is my concentration. I might study properly for an hour, but then I'll end up wasting the next few hours watching reels or Netflix. I know I need to study more consistently, but somehow I keep falling into the same cycle. I also don't feel like I'm studying as seriously as I should be, considering the exam I'm preparing for.

How do you revise when there's so much to cover? Do you revise a little every day, follow a particular timetable, make notes, use flashcards, or do something else to remember things long-term?

I'd really appreciate advice from people who've dealt with this, especially those preparing for competitive exams. Please share what has actually worked for you, not just the usual advice to stay consistent and avoid distractions. I genuinely need some help figuring this out. 🥲