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Learning Strategies

The ability to learn effectively is the ultimate superpower. At LearnCamps, we don’t just teach subjects—we teach the “User Manual” for the brain. Our program replaces ineffective habits (like re-reading) with evidence-based techniques.

The Science of Effective Learning

Section titled “The Science of Effective Learning”

We base our methodology on the “Information Processing Model,” which treats the brain like a highly sophisticated computer.

The Learning Framework 

graph LR
    Input[<b>1. Input</b><br/>Capture Info] --> Process[<b>2. Process</b><br/>Encode Memory]
    Process --> Output[<b>3. Output</b><br/>Demonstrate Skill]
    Output --> Meta[<b>4. Metacognition</b><br/>Monitor & Adjust]
    Meta --> Input

Strategy Toolkit: Input & Processing

Section titled “Strategy Toolkit: Input & Processing”

How do you get information into your brain so it sticks?

1. Active Reading (SQ3R)

Don’t Just Scan

  • Survey: Skim headings first.
  • Question: Turn headers into questions.
  • Read: Hunt for the answers.
  • Recite: Summarize without looking.
  • Review: Test yourself later.

2. The Feynman Technique

Simplicity = Mastery

  1. Pick a concept.
  2. Explain it to a “5-year-old” (simplify language).
  3. Identify gaps in your explanation.
  4. Review source material to fill gaps.

3. Cornell Note-Taking

Structured Capture
Dividing the page into “Notes” (during class), “Cues” (key questions), and “Summary” (after class). This forces active processing during lectures.

4. Spaced Repetition

Beating the Forgetting Curve
Reviewing material at increasing intervals (1 day, 3 days, 1 week) to encode it into long-term memory.

Strategy Toolkit: Output & Mastery

Section titled “Strategy Toolkit: Output & Mastery”

How do you prove you know it?

The Gold Standard
Closing the book and forcing your brain to retrieve information.

  • Flashcards: Good for vocab and facts.
  • Blurting: Writing everything you know on a blank sheet.
  • Self-Quizzing: Creating your own test questions.

Age-Appropriate Development

Section titled “Age-Appropriate Development”

We tailor the complexity of these strategies to the student’s age.

Foundations (8-11)

Learning Through Play

  • Flashcard Creation: Making art-based study cards.
  • Concept Mapping: Drawing connections between ideas.
  • Focus: Organizing materials and basic self-testing.

Independence (12-14)

Building Systems

  • Cornell Notes: Implementing structure in class.
  • Time Boxing: Using the Pomodoro technique (25 min work / 5 min break).
  • Focus: Planning study sessions without parental reminders.

Mastery (15-18)

High-Stakes Prep

  • Strategic Selection: Knowing which tool to use for which subject.
  • Exam Systems: Comprehensive review schedules for finals/SATs.
  • Focus: Metacognition (monitoring one’s own understanding).

Subject-Specific Applications

Section titled “Subject-Specific Applications”
  • Worked Examples: Study the solution steps before trying a new problem.
  • Concrete-Abstract: Use physical models or drawings to visualize formulas.
  • Error Logs: Track why you missed a problem (Calculation error vs. Concept error).

Success Stories

Section titled “Success Stories”

“I used to spend hours highlighting my textbook and wonder why I wasn’t remembering anything. LearnCamps taught me Active Recall. I study less now but get better grades.” — Emma, Age 16

“I always thought I was ‘bad at math.’ The Worked Examples strategy changed everything. Now I start by studying the logic, and I can actually do the homework.” — Marcus, Age 14

Parent Support Guide

Section titled “Parent Support Guide”

Creating a Learning Environment

Section titled “Creating a Learning Environment”
  • The Setup: Tip A dedicated, well-lit desk with phone chargers in another room.
  • The Conversation: Instead of “Did you study?”, ask “How did you check that you knew the material?”
  • The Example: Let them see you learning something new and struggling with it. Normalize the effort.

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