study aid

Helps with exams

A study aid is anything that helps with learning or retention—flashcards, mnemonic devices, summary notes, practice tests, or tutoring services.

The term also covers substances used to enhance focus or extend study sessions, from caffeine to prescription stimulants: She relied on study aids to get through finals week.

Related

cramming · exam prep · tutor · mnemonic · memory palace · quiz · caffeine · energy drink · library · quiet hours · index · open book · summary · reading list · outline · revision · cheat sheet · practice test

Categories
Opposites
learning facilitation

study aiddistraction

Thing diverting one's attention

hindrance · impediment · confusion · misinformation

cognitive support vs. impairment

study aidcognitive impairment

Diminished intellectual function

mental fatigue · information overload

supplementary vs. primary material

study aidtextbook

Academic subject manual

primary source · original text · source material · core curriculum · lecture

Family

study, aid, studies, studied, studying, studious, studiously, student, students

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G