Comments on: The 80/20 Rule For Students http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/the-8020-rule-for-students/ Get The Best Grades With the Least Amount of Effort Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:12:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Dr Marc Dussault http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/the-8020-rule-for-students/comment-page-1/#comment-1914 Dr Marc Dussault Sun, 16 Oct 2011 05:06:36 +0000 http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/?p=351#comment-1914 The problems you mention here are not related to speed reading - they have to do with COMPREHENSION and UNDERSTANDING. It's not because you can speed read that you will understand what you're reading. One of the principles of cognition (how we learn) requires that you go from what YOU KNOW to what you DON'T KNOW in steps. If you go from a beginner's text to an advanced textbook without an intermediate step, chances are you will struggle. If you are not comprehending, understanding or remembering what you're reading - you're probably skimming or skipping - going too fast. Speed reading is NOT about going fast for the sake of it. It's a skill that takes time to master. If you are struggling to remember what you're reading, you need to go slower to UNDERSTAND what you're reading. Don't worry, this is a common problem - trying to go too fast, too soon. Give yourself time to adapt and you'll soon realise you can SPEED READ AND REMEMBER MORE. The problems you mention here are not related to speed reading – they have to do with COMPREHENSION and UNDERSTANDING. It’s not because you can speed read that you will understand what you’re reading.

One of the principles of cognition (how we learn) requires that you go from what YOU KNOW to what you DON’T KNOW in steps. If you go from a beginner’s text to an advanced textbook without an intermediate step, chances are you will struggle.

If you are not comprehending, understanding or remembering what you’re reading – you’re probably skimming or skipping – going too fast. Speed reading is NOT about going fast for the sake of it. It’s a skill that takes time to master. If you are struggling to remember what you’re reading, you need to go slower to UNDERSTAND what you’re reading.

Don’t worry, this is a common problem – trying to go too fast, too soon. Give yourself time to adapt and you’ll soon realise you can SPEED READ AND REMEMBER MORE.

]]> By: Hem Bhattarai http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/the-8020-rule-for-students/comment-page-1/#comment-1894 Hem Bhattarai Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:08:13 +0000 http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/?p=351#comment-1894 Hi, I would inform you that when I read books like novels, text books etc. I really understand while reading the pages. But problem is that I could not get the meaning afterwards. I sometimes get confused about subject matter I am reading at that time I go through the pages I have read. What could be your suggestion to remember the previous subject matter while reading afterwards? Thank you. Hi,
I would inform you that when I read books like novels, text books etc. I really understand while reading the pages. But problem is that I could not get the meaning afterwards. I sometimes get confused about subject matter I am reading at that time I go through the pages I have read. What could be your suggestion to remember the previous subject matter while reading afterwards?

Thank you.

]]> By: Dr Marc Dussault http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/the-8020-rule-for-students/comment-page-1/#comment-734 Dr Marc Dussault Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:15:50 +0000 http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/?p=351#comment-734 I will broadcast the answer to your questions to all the book's purchasers since you ask great questions that are too valuable to answer in an open public blog. Those level answers are reserved for people who buy the book. Stay tuned to your inbox for the answers! Dr Marc Dussault Author <a href="http://www.GetBetterGradesNow.com" rel="nofollow">Get The Best Grades With The Least Amount Of Effort</a> I will broadcast the answer to your questions to all the book’s purchasers since you ask great questions that are too valuable to answer in an open public blog. Those level answers are reserved for people who buy the book. Stay tuned to your inbox for the answers!

Dr Marc Dussault
Author
Get The Best Grades With The Least Amount Of Effort

]]> By: Dido http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/the-8020-rule-for-students/comment-page-1/#comment-722 Dido Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:10:06 +0000 http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/?p=351#comment-722 Hi, I've just purchased your e-book and I don't quite understand about some of the techniques.. especially the 80-20 concept and the circle of influence concept. Would you please explain more? Hi,

I’ve just purchased your e-book and I don’t quite understand about some of the techniques.. especially the 80-20 concept and the circle of influence concept. Would you please explain more?

]]> By: Dr Marc Dussault http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/the-8020-rule-for-students/comment-page-1/#comment-610 Dr Marc Dussault Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:18:29 +0000 http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/?p=351#comment-610 The 80-20 concept or Pareto Principle is used to determine what to focus on to get the best results with the least amount of effort - AS QUICKLY as possible. Without it, you could be wasting valuable time and effort doing things that don't matter. I see this often with students who get stressed because they always run out of time and never get 'on top of' their to do lists. I explain this in detail in my study book you can buy at http://www.Get-Better-Grades.com. I know it sounds simple and it is, but HOW it's actually done is where all the rewards are. Knowing WHAT to do is not enough - HOW to do it is essential. The 80-20 concept or Pareto Principle is used to determine what to focus on to get the best results with the least amount of effort – AS QUICKLY as possible. Without it, you could be wasting valuable time and effort doing things that don’t matter. I see this often with students who get stressed because they always run out of time and never get ‘on top of’ their to do lists. I explain this in detail in my study book you can buy at http://www.Get-Better-Grades.com. I know it sounds simple and it is, but HOW it’s actually done is where all the rewards are. Knowing WHAT to do is not enough – HOW to do it is essential.

]]> By: Brian http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/the-8020-rule-for-students/comment-page-1/#comment-602 Brian Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:24:29 +0000 http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/?p=351#comment-602 Greetings I'm not sure whether I understand the 80/20 concept or not. Is it basically just a planning thing so that one time manages his schedule well or is it something completely different? Thanks. Greetings

I’m not sure whether I understand the 80/20 concept or not. Is it basically just a planning thing so that one time manages his schedule well or is it something completely different?

Thanks.

]]> By: Dr Marc Dussault http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/the-8020-rule-for-students/comment-page-1/#comment-600 Dr Marc Dussault Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:35:32 +0000 http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/?p=351#comment-600 You should buy my Speed Reading Video Program - it's the best way to IMPROVE memory, recall, understanding and comprehension EVEN if you don't speed read... http://www/SpeedReadingVideo.com Trust the process, give it a go and let me know how it goes. You should buy my Speed Reading Video Program – it’s the best way to IMPROVE memory, recall, understanding and comprehension EVEN if you don’t speed read… http://www/SpeedReadingVideo.com Trust the process, give it a go and let me know how it goes.

]]> By: varun http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/the-8020-rule-for-students/comment-page-1/#comment-597 varun Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:22:12 +0000 http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/?p=351#comment-597 hi dr. i really need help with studying huge paragraphs quickly and effectively.i bought your book too but i still cant fingd any good technique for very good memorization. please help me !!!!!!!! thank you hi dr.
i really need help with studying huge paragraphs quickly and effectively.i bought your book too but i still cant fingd any good technique for very good memorization.

please help me !!!!!!!!

thank you

]]> By: Dr Marc Dussault http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/the-8020-rule-for-students/comment-page-1/#comment-589 Dr Marc Dussault Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:06:59 +0000 http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/?p=351#comment-589 I don't know anyone credible who can vouch for this, so I can't say it works nor can I say it doesn't. What I can say is - IF it did work, wouldn't more people be doing it? Hmmmm..... I don’t know anyone credible who can vouch for this, so I can’t say it works nor can I say it doesn’t. What I can say is – IF it did work, wouldn’t more people be doing it? Hmmmm…..

]]> By: Renee http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/the-8020-rule-for-students/comment-page-1/#comment-587 Renee Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:44:32 +0000 http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/?p=351#comment-587 Speaking of mindset... I have been hearing alot about a cd that emits two different frequencies which they say the brain fuses to a middleground difference which targets different mind sets such as alertness or focus. It creates a no effort 20 minute 2X per day meditation that they say will improve a persons desired mental state and even help ADD and working memory. Have you heard of this, and if so what are your thoughts. Is this just alot of huey? Speaking of mindset… I have been hearing alot about a cd that emits two different frequencies which they say the brain fuses to a middleground difference which targets different mind sets such as alertness or focus. It creates a no effort 20 minute 2X per day meditation that they say will improve a persons desired mental state and even help ADD and working memory. Have you heard of this, and if so what are your thoughts. Is this just alot of huey?

]]> By: john http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/the-8020-rule-for-students/comment-page-1/#comment-585 john Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:33:50 +0000 http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/?p=351#comment-585 Hi Marc, I know that you emphasise study skills in this post but surely a student's mindset is equally important in them being able to have success at school. No matter how hard a student studies if they believe that they are not capable of getting the results they wont get them and no amount of study will help. Cheers, John Hi Marc,

I know that you emphasise study skills in this post but surely a student’s mindset is equally important in them being able to have success at school. No matter how hard a student studies if they believe that they are not capable of getting the results they wont get them and no amount of study will help.

Cheers,
John

]]> By: Dr Marc Dussault http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/the-8020-rule-for-students/comment-page-1/#comment-584 Dr Marc Dussault Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:22:58 +0000 http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/?p=351#comment-584 I will respond to this in my next blog post - it's an interesting issue with a response that will be valuable to a lot of students... Stay tuned and thanks for asking! I will respond to this in my next blog post – it’s an interesting issue with a response that will be valuable to a lot of students… Stay tuned and thanks for asking!

]]> By: Renee http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/the-8020-rule-for-students/comment-page-1/#comment-583 Renee Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:00:10 +0000 http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/?p=351#comment-583 I bought your book for my 15 year old son, because despite his high IQ 120 (which actuaaly could be as high as 143)he struggles with ADD non hyperactive. It rears its head in the typical way,(focus,organizarion,etc. His weakest areas are working memory, visual memory,sequencing, and auditory processing. Skills like targeting sports and math and science CONCEPTS are learned easily. His superior reasonong skills 95.5 percentile work well for him except when the topic has many details,rules and/or he is not interested in learnimg about it. Because he learns concepts quickly he is overly confident that he has learned it all, so he takes few notes. He also has a writing deficiency, which combined with working memory makes it difficult to take notes and keep up with what is being presented. Anyway because of the working memory problem, details fall to the wayside and no longer exist as something that he must know. So he is convinced that he knows the material and does not need to study. He used to do ok in earlier grades that had less details,but now he is failing courses that intellectually he should have no problem with. How can he apply the 80/20 concept when he doesn't think there is a 20 percent that he doesn't know and thinks he has it 100 percent down? I bought your book for my 15 year old son, because despite his high IQ 120 (which actuaaly could be as high as 143)he struggles with ADD non hyperactive. It rears its head in the typical way,(focus,organizarion,etc. His weakest areas are working memory, visual memory,sequencing, and auditory processing. Skills like targeting sports and math and science CONCEPTS are learned easily. His superior reasonong skills 95.5 percentile work well for him except when the topic has many details,rules and/or he is not interested in learnimg about it.

Because he learns concepts quickly he is overly confident that he has learned it all, so he takes few notes.
He also has a writing deficiency, which combined with working memory makes it difficult to take notes and keep up with what is being presented. Anyway because of the working memory problem, details fall to the wayside and no longer exist as something that he must know. So he is convinced that
he knows the material and does not need to study. He used to do ok in earlier grades that had less details,but now he is failing courses that intellectually he should have no problem with. How can he apply the 80/20 concept when he doesn’t think there is a 20 percent that he doesn’t know and thinks he has it 100 percent down?

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