Study Techniques Tier List

Practice Papers:

   - Effective for identifying knowledge gaps.

   - Enhanced without answer sheets, promotes self-assessment.

   - Ranking: A to S, potential for SS.

Pomodoro Technique:

   - Aids focus and flow, can be optimized by adjusting break times.

   - Ranking: A, potential for A+.

Feynman Technique:

   - Ranking: A.

Active Recall:

   - Essential for memory reinforcement.

   - Enhanced with varied recall methods.

   - Ranking: A, potential for S.

Pre-Study:

   - Priming the brain with main ideas before in-depth study.

   - Ranking: B to S, potential for SS, or SSS.

Mnemonics:

   - Useful for checklist-style memorization.

   - Limited in complex knowledge application.

   - Ranking: B to A.

Cornell Note Taking:

   - Difficult to do wrong, limited benefits even when done right.

   - Ranking: B.

Brain Dumps and Blurting:

   - Useful for externalizing knowledge.

   - Enhanced by changing note structures.

   - Ranking: C to B.

Summary Pages:

   - Effective with varied summarization methods.

   - Ranking: C to B.

Mind Maps:

    - Effective for relational, non-linear note-taking.

    - Manual creation enforces a high standard of organization.

    - Ranking: C to S.

Flash Cards:

    - Effective when used strategically.

    - Ranking: D to B or A.

Watching Videos and Lectures:

    - Mindless consumption is useless.

    - Ranking: D.

Listening to Music:

    - Effectiveness varies with task and music type.

    - Ranking: D to C, conditionally effective.

Rereading and Highlighting:

    - Generally ineffective, low benefit.

    - Ranking: D.