 Let's look at what's wrong with most people's current study strategies. They focus on memorizing information instead of understanding it. Memorizing isn't the same as understanding. So, how can we make changes to make this process both better and easier? We use the five-step homework strategy. First, we study the material. Then, we work example problems. Next, we check our answers. Figure out what was wrong and redo the problems until we get them right. Finally, we work the rest of your homework problems as if taking a test and then teach someone else what you've just learned.