Week Four - How to Learn an MIT Class in 5 Days

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[@black_squall]

You're a very effective communicator. The words you use are often simple and precise. Very little 'garbage' or 'extra' words for your brain to sort out while listening. No ego either thrown in either, just trying to get a point across. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@andyb1336]

I've noticed that "difficult" concept are not difficult at all, the only challenge there lies in creating a language for your brain to translate that information, not the actual information itself. Curious that learning essentially boils down to linguistics.

[@TheMITChallenge]

It's a tradeoff. My goal is to get adequate understanding (by passing an exam) and then move onto further subjects, this let's me learn faster, but I'll admit it differs from the perfectionist approach.

[@IndianMysticals]

This inspires me to pick up just anything and learn it!

[@rottenrafflesia]

I used Feyhman technique not long before not knowing I'm using it. I taught my friend some basic French grammar and I realise how much holes in my understanding. The teaching process actually benefited me more. Just wanna tell you this technique works. Thanks a lot

[@ImagineTheWorld100]

Hi Scott, I wish you good luck with your challenge and thank you very much for posting :-) You are a great inspiration for me.

[@ScottHYoungVid]

@dreamwishlove16 - I think it does, although it would certainly change in the specifics. Factual based classes need a slightly different approach, although I think most people are too quick to memorize subjects like history when what professors really want is insightful essays that connect themes and concepts.

[@ScottHYoungVid]

@SlowY00 - 1) Typically after I'm done all the lectures, although I will do it after a lecture if I know I'm going to have trouble with that topic pre-practice problems. (2) No, I still use a task-based system (although sometimes I deviate from the exact daily goals strategy since my daily list may change in response to feedback), what I meant in that statement was that I try to be efficient with every hour. (3) I have been doing that, yes. Especially to ensure good coverage with the problems

[@darepsy]

Wow, this is gold!

[@TheMITChallenge]

@andrewyaoauatauabaea - Depends on the speaker. Most people speak much more slowly than you can actually comprehend (it's a restriction of speech) so you can usually go to at least 1.5x speed without even noticing the jump. The only time it's tricky is when there is algebra or written descriptions, which I sometimes need to slow down.

[@ScottHYoungVid]

@jonathanjmas - I was under the impression QEC is mostly for reviewing, and then, mostly for non-technical classes which revolve around big ideas. But, yes, I think the two styles could be merged.

[@ScottHYoungVid]

@mbbrennan - It's to learn. I can't think of anything more basic than that to offer as motivation.

[@albertm208]

Great tips!

[@zafirsyed]

you my friend are a frikin gangster. This is amazing and inspirational

[@supfreerun]

that's simply amazing

[@GordonCheungOfficialWeb]

I wonder how did you know how to learn these MIT courses in this short amount of time? These videos are great!

[@G00n3r4Life]

Hi Scott I posted a question in the previous video, it may coincide with your answer to my question but in the covering phase of your learning are you doing anything to memories or to cement that understanding. Do you write notes for example or try to visualise etc? Thank you for you time again.

[@guitar5454]

you're very inspiring

[@kaushikdr]

Can you talk more about the sampling technique for choosing problems?

[@mamu7mich]

man how do you download the lectures? i only get two options: watch on itunes or youtube

[@prathambabaria9524]

Do you read the textbooks or just the video lectures? What else do you do? Thanks!

[@dreamwishlove16]

Do you think this applies to courses that aren't math or science based? Like history maybe? If so, how would you adopt this strategy?

[@GypsyKiller16]

I am slowly killing myself. Its been 2 years till 10th grade now and I have learned my whole semester in 1-3 days before a quiz. I get at least 55% results and I sleep max 5hrs daily. I slept 6hrs in 3 days before my 9th grade finals. Thats how extreme it was

[@oggyfoxy]

highschool isnt that hard o-o

[@NBproyoungductions]

Could you show one of the tests that you've made?

[@dinetoi4278]

Do you you use the books for the class?

[@MuhammadKhalid-jw1gd]

Hi, The question drive approach means we should first cover a topic. Then during the coverage and after the coverage phase, we should identify the things we don’t understand and then try to look for the answers to the questions we had created during the coverage phase? Am I right?

[@kena3234]

What is your advice on covering CPA exams?

[@Xenaraniel]

Do you read scrips or book you get from the prof?

[@ciaagency4818]

but do you take notes when your watch videos? i do and it took me 20 mins to watch a 5 min video!

[@instaminox]

How many hours do you study per day?

[@danielmuzzib2160]

You see all videos ... then go to exercices?

[@kitgreen2879]

This is epic :o

[@med_juggler]

I have a question.... did u have other commitments like college, work etc which take 6 or 8 hrs of ur study time..... as a students preparing for a competitive , csn u give me any tips to manage scholl as well as learning for competitive exam

[@rubbermanburningflowers9204]

You don’t know what you don’t know

[@ImagineTheWorld100]

@andrewyaoauatauabaea 0:11 He says it is his fourth class ;-)

[@MrAlpino3]

I m watching your video at 1.5x speed :D

[@cramsa]

If he was actually was independently evaluated from an MIT TA etc then this would be more believable.