Note Taking And Class Secrets Top Students Use whether in Person or Virtual

Want to make 2026 your best academic year ever? In this video, I break down the Learning Pyramid Strategy that transformed my academic journey — from nearly failing as a Chartered Accountancy student to passing third year with distinctions, CTA with distinctions, and successfully completing ITC (IAC) and APC. This strategy changed everything. Today, we focus on the TOP of the learning pyramid: How to Be Effective in Class — whether your lectures are virtual (online learning) or in-person. If you're studying: • Accounting • CTA • CA(SA) • Auditing • Taxation • Management Accounting • University modules • Or any professional qualification This video will teach you how to: ✔ Improve memory retention ✔ Use pre-reading effectively ✔ Take smarter notes ✔ Identify the “issue” behind every topic ✔ Retain information long-term ✔ Study effectively in online classes Whats App group Link : https://chat.whatsapp.com/D37E5ivrh7U... This is not about working harder. It’s about studying strategically. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction: Make 2026 Your Best Academic Year 1:01 – The Learning Pyramid Explained 2:40 – How Memory Works (Short-Term vs Long-Term Retention) 4:14 – The Power of Pre-Reading (How to Prepare Before Class) - Attention 6:43 – Ad - Join the Record Tyme Learning Community 8:13 – The “Issue, Evidence & Prepare” Model: Identifying the Problem in Every Topic 16:31 – Understanding Topic Build-Up & Linking Concepts 18:45 – The Role of Evidence & Class Examples 21:16 – Rinse & Repeat: Reinforcement Strategy 22:40 – How to Study Effectively in Online / Virtual Classes 23:26 – Watching Lectures Like a Movie (Retention Strategy) 26:22 – Being Practical & Intentional About Your Studies 27:49 – Final Thoughts & Next Video Preview