The Feynman Technique

By forcing you to strip away jargon and identify core principles, it cuts through confusion with surgical precision. In a 2023 survey of 500 top engineering students, those applying this method scored an average of 15% higher on conceptual exams than peers using standard note-taking. Named after Nobel physicist Richard Feynman, this technique requires just a blank sheet of paper and honesty—no apps or subscriptions needed.