Smart Study Skills 

1. The 2–7–30 Repetition Method

This method is based on how the brain remembers best. The idea is simple: review the same content on Day 2, Day 7, and Day 30 after first learning it. Each time your child revisits the material, it strengthens the memory pathway.

You can do this with:

• Flashcards
• Re-reading summaries
• Brief self-tests
• Talking about the content aloud

It helps to mark these revision days on a calendar or planner. This way, your child doesn’t leave everything to the night before the test—and actually remembers it long after the test is over.

2. Explain It Like You’re Talking to a 5-Year-Old

If your child can **explain a tricky concept in their own words—clearly and simply—**they probably understand it well. This technique is useful across subjects: from explaining fractions to defining democracy.

Encourage your child to:

• Teach the content to a younger sibling, a pet, or even a teddy bear
• Use drawings, examples, or simple stories
• Avoid using the textbook’s words—use their own

This works because it forces your child to process the information deeply, not just memorise it.

3. Watch One – Do One – Teach One

This method builds mastery in three steps:

1. Watch One – observe how it’s done (e.g., a maths example or a comprehension answer)
2. Do One – practise it themselves
3. Teach One – explain or show it to someone else

It combines visual, practical and verbal learning, which helps students of all types. It’s especially useful for things like maths methods, science experiments, language editing, or even essay planning.

4. Test Yourself – Often

Many learners fear testing—but it’s actually one of the best ways to learn. Instead of rereading notes passively, children should test themselves often:

• Use past papers or mock exams
• Cover their notes and try to recall key points
• Use apps or flashcards to practise under time pressure

This helps the brain retrieve information, making it easier to recall during real assessments.

Final Thoughts

The best study skills are simple, repeatable, and powerful. They help children move from just ‘reading through’ their notes to actively engaging with their learning.

At StudyChamp, we design our resources to support these techniques, so your child isn’t just studying harder, but smarter. Our summaries, worksheets, and practice tests are tools that fit easily into methods like 2–7–30 revision, self-testing, and active recall.

Learning how to study well is a skill for life. Start small, practise often, and your child will build habits that last well beyond exam season.