REAP is a method of studying that can help you when you are studying for an exam or just studying for every day. So, what is REAP?
REAP is an acronym, which means every letter of the word stands for a different word. Here they are:
Read, Encode, Annotate, Ponder
How to Use REAP Studying Method
If you don’t know how to study, this will be a good way to learn how to study. Even if you have a study method you use, you can try this out and see if it does a better job. So how do we use this method?
Step 1: Read
In the first step, just read. Don’t think too much about what you are reading. This is merely an exercise to help you to get a feel for what is going on in the chapter. Don’t worry if you can’t remember or understand anything. The point is to get you warmed up about the content.
Step 2: Encode
What is encoding? Encoding means to convert information into a form that you can understand. So, in this step, write down the content in your own words. Write down what you think the information is about and what things you remember.
Step 3: Annotate
In this step, what you need to do is to write down the things that sound important. Write down significant phrases and definitions that you might need to remember. Also write down the titles and subheading so that you have an idea of what is in this chapter.
Step 4: Ponder
Take a moment to think about the chapter you are studying. What can you remember about it? What do you understand? What parts don’t make sense? Close your eyes, or cover the page you are reading and try to remember important points.
Rinse and Repeat
This is a method for studying new chapters and it is also great for last minute revision. Pondering is very important in this study method. If you do not know what study method works for you, try this one out for your next test or exam.
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