Three common study myths busted by a learning expert – and better strategies to use instead

Sean Anthony Eddy/Getty Images As high school and university students approach the exam period, study sessions often increase and intensify. But even when students are “trying hard” to study they can still fall into some common study traps that hinder, rather than help, their learning. I research how the human mind learns. Here are three misconceptions about studying, and some alternative methods that will improve learning (and, yes, your exam performance). Myth 1: repeatedly reading your…