If I had to name one study method that could change your life as a student, I would say, make your own flashcards. As an undergraduate at U.C. Berkeley, flashcards helped me to get As in tough subjects such as Introduction to Physicochemical Biology and Organic Chemistry. I highly recommend this method for students of all grade levels and ages.
What are flashcards? They are 3 x 5 (or larger) index cards that have information from the course or subject you are studying. There are several advantages to flashcards over other types of note taking and review:
(1) You get instant feedback on...