Homework / Study Tips

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Homework / Study Tips
photo of Grace Fleming

Grace's Homework / Study Tips Blog

By Grace Fleming, About.com Guide to Homework / Study Tips since 2005

Retain More With Active Listening

Monday November 26, 2007

Have you ever zoned out during a lecture? We’ve all been there. We look up suddenly fifteen minutes into class and realize we haven’t heard a single word!

And how many potential test questions can your teacher stuff into that fifteen minutes? Plenty! You can’t afford to let your mind drift while your teacher is explaining an important concept.

You can improve your retention and gain a deeper understanding of lecture material by practicing active listening. Read the full article.

Comments

No comments yet. Leave a Comment

Leave a Comment

Line and paragraph breaks are automatic. Some HTML allowed: <a href="" title="">, <b>, <i>, <strike>

Discuss

Community Forum

Explore Homework / Study Tips

About.com Special Features

How to Ace the GRE

Being well prepared is the first step; here are more essential suggestions. More >

The Business School Lowdown

Everything from choosing a school and applying, to employment after graduation. More >

Homework / Study Tips

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Homework / Study Tips

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.