{"id":1208948,"date":"2023-12-05T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1208948"},"modified":"2023-12-05T13:30:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T18:30:00","slug":"ace-your-finals-with-these-helpful-study-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1208948","title":{"rendered":"Ace Your Finals With These Helpful Study Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes time to study for finals, you have a lot of resources to fall back on. Finding a <a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/family\/finals-study-methods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>great study method<\/u><\/a> is a big part of the equation, but you may need a few great tools to help out, too. Granted, these tools are useful all semester long, but it\u2019s never too late to invest in quality materials and elevate your learning. Whether you\u2019re cracking down for a week of brutal tests before the holiday season or preparing for next term, look into these to enhance your study sessions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>The best study tools for note-taking<\/h2>\n<p>Note-taking is serious business and requires more strategy than you think. There are a few different ways to take notes, so figuring out <a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/best-note-taking-methods-1849535943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>the one that works best for you<\/u><\/a> is crucial\u2014and especially so during those end-of-semester classes when professors are going over what\u2019s going to be on the final. These tools will help.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>A smart notebook like the <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/5OROO?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Rocketbook%20Core&amp;short_url=5OROO&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\"><u>Rocketbook Core<\/u><\/a> ($27.73) will help you digitize your notes quickly, keeping them organized and accessible by taking them from hand-written to your devices. <a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/why-you-should-stop-bringing-your-laptop-to-class-1850441339\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Hand-writing notes helps you retain information better<\/u><\/a>, but having notebooks full of information is <em>not <\/em>helpful when you\u2019re trying to find something specific at study time. Bonus: You can use these for blurting, too. When you\u2019re studying, quiz yourself by hiding your materials and writing everything you can remember on a blank page, then checking it against the text and your notes. By blurting into a smart notebook, you\u2019ll be able to easily track all your blurt sessions, keeping better tabs on how much more you retain every time you do it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Pick up some <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/68A8Y?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=sticky%20notes%20with%20tabs&amp;short_url=68A8Y&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\"><u>sticky notes with tabs<\/u><\/a> (two packs for $7.95) if you want to use a real-deal notebook but still stay organized. These can help you during your oh-so-important <a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/revise-your-notes-before-you-leave-class-1850774684\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>note revision<\/u><\/a>, giving you the opportunity to sort your content by topic, importance, or whether or not it\u2019ll be on the test.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Another solid option for those who prefer taking hand-written notes is the <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/wrvKA?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=BookFactory%20notebook&amp;short_url=wrvKA&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\"><u>BookFactory notebook<\/u><\/a> ($14.99), which comes set up for you to take Cornell-style notes, with a column for main ideas built into the left side of each page. This (with the sticky notes) can help you stay <em>super <\/em>organized.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The best study tools for reading<\/h2>\n<p>Reading and reviewing are the most basic part of studying, but it\u2019s hard to stay focused all the time. There are a few gadgets that can help you get the job done.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Grab a portable book light, first of all. There are all kinds available online that clip directly to your texts and notebooks, but it\u2019s fussy to have to unclip and clip them when you want to turn a page. Try one that you wear around your neck instead, like <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/4242A?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=this%20one%20from%20Glocusent&amp;short_url=4242A&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\"><u>this one from Glocusent<\/u><\/a> ($21.99). Being comfortable while you study is important, especially during long-haul sessions, so this enables you to read in your bed, in an armchair, or while commuting\u2014the options are pretty endless.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>If the library closes early or you just want to study in the comfort of your own home, you can find a lap desk that caters to your specific needs. I like <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/dr1r1?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=this%20one%20from%20Slendor&amp;short_url=dr1r1&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\"><u>this one from Slendor<\/u><\/a> ($29.99) because it\u2019s foldable and portable, plus it has USB connectivity for charging, a holder for a cup, a stand for your iPad or notebook, and a little drawer for all your highlighters and doodads. Having dedicated study materials that you pull out at crunch time helps you compartmentalize and get in the zone, so getting a mini desk that triggers the \u201cit\u2019s time to study\u201d feeling is really helpful.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>I\u2019ve <a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/health\/the-best-white-noise-machines-for-sleep-and-focus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>recommended white noise machines for studying before<\/u><\/a>, but this is just a reminder that you should get one to help you focus\u2014and if it\u2019s for studying, especially, it should have a lamp on it. The <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/jdgPM?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Reacher%20sound%20machine&amp;short_url=jdgPM&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\"><u>Reacher sound machine<\/u><\/a> ($34.19) has a built-in light and 26 sounds so you can find just the right one.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The best study tools for memory practice<\/h2>\n<p>There are a lot of memory-enhancing techniques available out there, but they\u2019re not super useful if you don\u2019t have the right tools. In addition to getting a smart notebook for blurting and revision, as mentioned above, consider these.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>If you <a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/use-the-leitner-system-to-study-more-effectively-1850786716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>use the Leitner system<\/u><\/a> (and you should be!) for your retrieval and memory practice, a sectioned box for your flashcards will make a huge difference. With the Leitner system, you sort your flashcards into different categories based on whether or not you answer them correctly at different study intervals, studying ones you consistently get right less and less frequently. Typically, students use envelopes or binder clips to keep the notecards separated, but <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/kkgkr?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=this%20box%20from%20Neando&amp;short_url=kkgkr&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\"><u>this box from Neando<\/u><\/a> ($36.98) does the work for you by including dividers inside.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>This is going to sound basic, but please pick up some different colored pens. You can get <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/Y181m?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=12%20different%20colored%20felt-tip%20marker%20pens&amp;short_url=Y181m&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\"><u>12 different colored felt-tip marker pens<\/u><\/a> for $5.98 and these are helpful for <a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/you-should-color-code-your-notes-to-remember-them-bette-1850814205\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>color-coding notes and flashcards<\/u><\/a>, which is proven to be beneficial when it comes to memory enhancement.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Finally, grab a specialized timer so <a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/use-the-pomodoro-method-to-study-more-efficiently-1850395495\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>you can use the Pomodoro focus technique<\/u><\/a>\u2014without having to look at your phone all the time to see the time. I can\u2019t convince you to go totally phone-free during a study session, but I can try. A Pomodoro timer like <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/KZ6KD?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=this%20one%20from%20Meloho&amp;short_url=KZ6KD&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\"><u>this one from Meloho<\/u><\/a> ($26.39) will help you structure your study sessions and stay focused on deep work for designated periods of time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#013;<br \/>\n&#013;<br \/>\nSource: LifeHacker &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/family\/best-study-tools-finals-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ace Your Finals With These Helpful Study Tools<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes time to study for finals, you have a lot of resources to fall back on. 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