Mastering Study Skills using LearningRx’s StudyRx
In our previous blog, we identified how successful learning requires strong study skills—techniques and habits that help students retain information, manage time, and approach their academic responsibilities with confidence. If you missed that blog, you can find it here. Study skills are more than just a tool for passing tests—they are essential for building confidence! Additionally, they help with improving academic performance, and fostering lifelong learning. In today’s fast-paced and competitive academic environment, the ability to learn efficiently and effectively is more important than ever.
StudyRx a uniquely designed program that helps students bridge the gap between cognitive skills and effective study habits. It is based on the science of brain training and habit formation. StudyRx equips students to apply the mental tools developed in other LearningRx programs to real-life academic challenges. Thus, StudyRx doesn’t teach students how to study—it trains them in strategic thinking and habit-building, which they can apply across their coursework and beyond.
What is StudyRx?
StudyRx is a training program, not a prescriptive study guide. Rather than telling students exactly how to study, it helps them develop the skills and mindset necessary to build personalized study strategies. By analyzing behaviors and habits, it creates new, constructive patterns that enable students to overcome challenges they face in their academic routines. StudyRx is typically introduced to students who are near the end of their LearningRx training programs or used as a follow-up for those who have already completed one.
Key Areas of Focus:
StudyRx addresses the following essential areas to help students thrive in their academic lives:
1. Setting Goals and Prioritizing Tasks:
StudyRx Goal setting and task prioritization helps students understand the importance of goals and tasks, and manage them in an efficient and effective manner. Students learn how to break down large projects into manageable tasks and set priorities that align with their goals. In the course, students will go through a logical step-by-step process in setting, prioritizing, and achieving goals.
2. Organization and Homework:
Effective homework strategies help students manage their time and complete assignments efficiently. Key strategies include creating a designated study space free from distractions, as well as breaking tasks into smaller, manageable chunks. It also includes setting specific goals for each session. Prioritizing harder or more time-consuming tasks first can boost productivity, while taking short breaks helps maintain focus and prevent burnout. Mastering these techniques helps students achieve better learning outcomes and reduce stress. The StudyRx organization and homework course focuses on organizational skills that streamline homework and study routines, ensuring that students use their time effectively.
3. Listening and Note-Taking:
StudyRx helps students refine their listening and note-taking techniques, ensuring they can capture important information efficiently during class. It includes properly taking organized notes, the use a logical structure to ensure the student is not missing anything important. Also, while practicing taking notes, the student will learn the most critical success principles for academic and life success.
4. Test Preparation and Test-Taking:
Students are trained in effective test preparation strategies and learn how to manage test anxiety, improving overall test performance. The course is designed to give practical tools to use during tests by helping the student understand the format of testing and how to utilize simple tips that will lead to higher test scores.
5. Essay Writing:
Essay questions can seem intimidating, but with the right tools, essays are a great way to show your teacher what you know on the topic and that you know how to analyze information. The LearningRx StudyRx course uses the R.A.C.E.S. technique to help us remember the steps to answering essay questions. R.A.C.E.S. stands for (Restate & plan, Answer, Cite, Explain, and Summarize & proofread)
The program also covers strategies for writing structured, coherent essays, improving the clarity and effectiveness of students’ written work.
Course Highlights:
What makes StudyRx stand out is its focus on understanding why a student might be struggling. The program doesn’t offer a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, a LearningRx trainer works closely with each student, helping them apply the newly learned skills directly to their coursework. Accountability and feedback are crucial elements of this process, ensuring that students consistently develop and maintain their new habits.
Building Lasting Habits
StudyRx is not just about developing short-term academic success. It uses proven LearningRx procedures, combined with other research-backed techniques, to help students apply their skills to all areas of life. By reinforcing a training mindset and integrating real-world content, StudyRx helps students build positive, lasting habits. This creates a solid foundation for their academic success, enabling them to approach challenges with confidence and a clear strategy for success.
Conclusion:
StudyRx is more than just a study program (read more here) —it’s a comprehensive brain training initiative that helps students transform the way they approach learning. By building essential cognitive skills and study habits, it empowers students to take control of their academic journey. Doing this helps to achieve success in both the classroom and life. StudyRx is based on the science of brain training and techniques to achieving habit formation. Thus, it equips students to apply the mental tools they’ve developed in other LearningRx programs to real-life academic challenges. It doesn’t simply teach students how to study—it trains them in strategic thinking and habit-building, which they can apply across their coursework and beyond.
Whether you’re looking to improve study skills for yourself or for your child, we make it easy to get started with StudyRx®. Simply contact us to discuss your goals and learn more about our learning program. After that, we can start building a custom training plan with a Brain Skills Assessment!
