r/studytips • u/birdsindatrap02 • 2d ago

Reading the textbook

Hi guys, i need tips on how to learn material most effectively. Last semester I spent hours reading the material from the textbook but I found it very time consuming. Keep in mind I was only taking 3 classes at the time. This semester i will be taking double that amount and I just dont think spending hours reading the textbook will help me out. For this specific course, we are covering 3 chapters/ week with an exam every 2 weeks that cover 6 chapters total. Reading the textbook really helped me understand course content but with 6 classes and only so much time in a day, I dont think reading my textbook will be efficient. Any suggestions on how i should go about learning/studying?

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u/LimitBreakerrrr 1d ago

Read online articles instead. Or YouTube videos! You can also try this! It helps summarize web pages while you browse and read articles etc. Without needing an OpenAI account or disrupting the page. It’s been great for ADHD, short attention spans, and dyslexia. 

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/tldr-free-summarize-tool/oilacejfpoonhegdhlhklckannjhmdgk

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u/Akoth_Odhiambo 1d ago

Try active recall instead of just reading.

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u/GreedyKSer 1d ago

If reading a textbook helped you understand the course, then you must definitely read the textbook. Try heading ahead. Read as much as you can if you have the time. Don't just stop at the coverage. Try reading efficiently and skim through parts that's not so important. Use your fingers in reading. It helped me read a lot faster.

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u/RaceInternational186 50m ago

I used to read every single word of the textbook too...but it was eating up all my time. What’s been working for me this semester is uploading my readings into r/studyfetch and using the Audio Recap feature. I listen to summaries on my walks or while doing chores. It’s a good way to squeeze in extra study time without being glued to my desk!