Feynman Technique

The Feynman Technique is a method for studying that involves 4 steps. The goal of the
technique is to gain a deeper understanding of the topic you are studying instead of
only comprehension.

Study

Review your information about the topic and break it down into its core components.

Teach

You can teach it to a friend, roommate, or family member, or talk out loud to yourself. If you talk to a person, they will be able to give you feedback on what isn’t clear. That way, you know what you need to study more.

Fill the gaps

Review the areas you missed or were unclear while trying to Teach the topic.

Simplify

This step may be difficult, but it will encourage you to think deeper about a subject so you can explain it to someone who has no knowledge of the subject. Think about explaining something to a third grader with limited vocabulary.

 

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