Some people learn easier by reading booksSome people remember what they read even after some time, but others will have completely forgotten the passage within five minutes of finishing it.
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Some learners do better with a hands-on method. People who have trouble remembering what they read often retain material more effectively by repeatedly practicing the tasks rather than only reading about them. For some learners, understanding only comes after hearing a lesson several times before it really sinks in. Years ago people with this difficulty were sometimes teased, with others joking that their heads were hollow because what they heard went in one ear and out the other.
Some people need very detailed notes. While some record only the main points from a lecture, others try to capture every word because they worry they’ll miss important details if they don’t.
Some students need help getting notes. If the teacher moves so fast that you can’t follow and you keep having to raise your hand for repeats, talk with the teacher or the school counselor after class. They can set up someone to take complete notes for you or ask a current classmate who already keeps clear notes if the teacher can make a photocopy for the student who is having trouble, without identifying who that student is.
