Dyslexia has nothing to do with intelligence, it just means that dyslexic learners learn in a different way and may take longer to process and remember information.
Difficulties with short-term memory can mean that dyslexic learners may need to over-learn things until they know them.
Tips for studying
- Use different coloured folders for each subject
- Use post-it notes to summarise notes e.g. a very short sentence or drawing might help
- Work out what time of day suits the learner best to study
- Think about distractions and how to prevent these
- Study little and often – 10/20 min bursts
- Start with the basics and build up understanding
- Keep notes to a minimum
- Use flash cards – key points on one side and on the other side draw a reminder, then test knowledge
- Use mind maps and make notes (write down information)
- Look at past papers and underline the keywords of the task
- Make ‘to do’ lists
- Make a study timetable (include breaks)
- Choose a quiet location to avoid background noise (this can make things difficult for those who struggle with auditory processing)
Check out other study skills resources at www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/leaflets