Blurting is a study method that has helped an incredible amount of students remember, revise, and succeed in academics, even before it was officially coined its name. It is one of the essential techniques, among a few others, that can help you not only remember materials for a test, but can reimagine how you remember information.
But what is blurting? Why is it useful, and how can I use it? In this guide, we'll detail how you can use this famous technique to help you learn smarter both in and out of school.
What is the Blurting Study Technique?
The process of blurting is simple, but effective. Blurting is simply the process of reading information, shutting yourself off to that information, repeating what you remember about the topic you just read about, then reintroducing yourself to the information to cover any gaps. Simple, right? It's meant to be, and chances are you've probably used it without realizing in the past as well.
Originally coined by study youtuber Unjaded Jade, the method uses similar psychology to that of traditional flashcards, but catered to a wider array of information. It's perfect for studying for tests, practicals, licensing exams, or speeches, as it relies on your psychology conforming to reality and making sense between the two entities. When paired with a strong study schedule, students find themselves able to compile huge amounts of information quickly, even if the topics were once incredibly difficult to understand. In short, it uses a student's short-term memory as a vehicle to expedite information towards the long-term memory.
What subjects does Blurting pair best with?
Although the Blurting method can be paired with any subject when used, it primarily works best with more subjects that require a large breadth of information within a conceptual topic, primarily subjects that require understanding more than memorization within a short period of time such as History or Literature. Of course, that's not to say it can't benefit the understanding of more numerical subjects like Algebra or Chemistry.
Particularly, blurting excels with test preparation exercises, such as the SAT or MCAT, but does so differently than usual. In the case of the SAT, it pairs well when compared to equation based questions, particularly when the practice question itself is readily available while the student uses the method. With the MCAT, blurting works best when paired with previously-reviewed practice questions, similarly to the SAT, but with a wider breadth of information.
Why does this study method work?
Students often have set ways of studying, either by reviewing study guides or doing practice questions, but in this mix students may forget important test topics that "get lost in translation" between the study guides and practice test questions. Since this method is quick, it also allows for not only greater study retention, but increased motivation as well, since students have more time in the day to study effectively.
This method is routinely used by tutors as well during tutoring sessions, though the form differs in practice. When students study a new subject or one they've been weak at for some time, tutors may occasionally ask "why" directly after the student studies a topic, this exercise uses the exact same psychology as blurting and is why blurting works so effectively.
Who does this study method work best for?
Students of all ages and grades can use this method to help them study, however it works best for older students, typically in the high-school to college levels. The reason for this revolves around psychological maturity and the relative complexity of the subjects they study. Since blurting become more efficient with increased levels of complexity, as it's used as a simplifying tool, pairing it with more complex classes is best.
Blurting also works best when studying for a test. It is able to be used with general daily studying, of course, but its quick nature and simplifying ability can cause issues for longer term memory banks as opposed to short term ones. You wouldn't want to only blurt for a subject you want to remember a full year from now, but blurting would work well for the test in 2 days. Students and tutors will find it easy and efficient to pair blurting with official study schedules, such as the ones Nucleus Tutors provide.
How can you use blurting with your Tutors?
Like we mentioned earlier, you likely already use blurting in your usual studying, but may have not optimized it yet. Tutors with Nucleus Tutoring can help you make it more efficient through specialized exercises and tactics, particularly surrounding topics that would be great for blurting, and how much of said topic would work for your studies.
For example, if you're studying Chemistry, your tutor could help you through notes on a specific subject in Chemistry, take the notes away and ask you to explain the concepts in a different way than what was written. This way, not only is the student learning and remembering what was written on their Chemistry notes more efficiently, they're also able to formulate new concept understanding on the spot by re-explaining it to their tutor. In this way, tutors can greatly increase the efficiency of blurting and help you understand your subject weaknesses confidently.
Conclusion
Blurting is an age-old but newly-defined tactic used in studying for generations. With the new advances in study technique, methodology, and understanding our students can use it to thrive with ease, and even more so with the help of a tutor. If you're looking for an expert tutor, look no further than Nucleus Tutoring! We'll be happy to ease your worries and stresses so you can walk confidently into school and secure the grade you've been working so hard for. Feel free to check out the rest of the Nucleus Tutoring website for more information!
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