How to Learn Faster

Learning and remembering new knowledge or information completely takes time, but don’t you wish there is an easier way to remember it?【小题1】.

Hearing yourself repeat the information helps you remember it easier.【小题2】.Go slowly through the text so you don’t skip over anything important. Try pointing at the words as you read them to help you to remember even better. The more you read the information loud, the easier you can remember it.【小题3】

Quiz(测验) yourself so you see what topics you still need to review. After you’ve read through or practiced something, test your memory by reciting everything you just learned. If you need to remember keywords or phrases, try writing down their definitions without looking them up.

You’re more likely to remember something you’ve written down. If you’re in a class, listen carefully and write down the keywords and phrases. If you’re learning something online or from a book, rewrite what you read.【小题4】

Explaining something helps you keep the main points. Have one of your friends listen to you as you try to teach them the subject you’ve been learning.【小题5】.Since you have to actively recall the information you’re teaching， it’s beneficial for you to learn and remember the information.

High school can be an exciting yet challenging experience for many students. Read on and take a look at the following suggestions to help you make it through this period of your life.

Take your studies seriously. High school is a time to start thinking about your future. Good grades will open many doors for you, including higher education opportunities and personal growth. 【小题1】 If you find yourself struggling with your studies, you can seek help from your teachers and parents.

【小题2】 High school can be challenging with a lot of work and activities. Effective time management helps you organize tasks, plan schedules, and achieve goals well. And many facts prove that practicing good time management in high school can build a strong foundation for success in college or in future jobs.

Make good use of the resources in your school. High schools offer many kinds of resources that can help you to learn and achieve personal growth. 【小题3】 By taking advantage of these resources, you can develop study, social and personal skills. So, explore all the resources to develop yourself into an intelligent and all-round person.

Be open to making new friends. Hanging out with friends is great. However, it’s better to step out of your familiar environment and introduce yourself to new people. Making new friends can open up more possibilities, sharpen your social skills, and build a support system for you. 【小题4】

Take care of your mental health. High school life is stressful for many reasons, and it’s important to pay attention to your mental health. 【小题5】 Also, you can talk to a trusted adult if you face pressure, anxiety, or other health problems.

What’s the one thing that the world’s leading innovators (创新者) share with children? They both learn through asking questions. It’s the simplest and most effective way of learning.

Not asking good or even enough questions has a direct impact on the quality of choices we make. Getting into the habit of asking questions helps us gain deep insight and develop more innovative solutions.

Brilliant thinkers and scientists never stop asking questions. “Asking questions is the single most important habit for innovative thinkers,” says Paul Sloane, the UK’s top leadership speaker on innovation.

* Newton: “Why does an apple fall from a tree but, why does the moon not fall into the Earth?”

* Darwin: “Why do the Galapagos Islands have so many species not found elsewhere?”

* Einstein: “What would the universe look like if I rode through it on a beam of light?”

Asking these kinds of basic questions started the process that led to their great breakthroughs. And asking questions is as relevant today. Only by constantly asking why can you find better products. Yet somehow, we just don’t value questioning as much as we should as we get older. In his book “A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas”, Warren Berger used the example of Edwin H. Land, who invented the Polaroid camera in response to his 3-year-old daughter asking why the camera that they used couldn’t produce a photo immediately. There are plenty of other cases: Airbnb exists as a response to the question “why should you be stuck without a bed if I’ve got an extra air mattress (床垫)?” The list is endless, as many companies and even entire industries can be traced back to a single question.

How do we master the art and science of asking effective questions and how do we make it a habit? Here are some suggestions:

1. Create an environment where curiosity is welcomed and rewarded.

2. Become a keen observer of everything you see, hear and experience.

3. Look at the world with fresh eyes, question the familiar, and assume nothing is obvious.

4. Understand the power of different types of questions—how they should be used and when.

5. Keep asking why till you can go no further.

Asking questions can help us learn, explore the unknown, and adapt to change. Do as listed above and start your journey of practicing effective questioning. Now, are you ready to ask your questions?