“People Like You Help Us”: Man Shares His Study Method After Scoring 7 A's in Matric, SA Grateful

• A local man who scored straight A's in matric shared a detailed breakdown of his unique and effective study methods
• The informative clip was shared on TikTok, where it went viral, and many learners and parents thanked him for the tips
• Social media users were grateful for the educational content, with some asking for university-level tips, while others wished they had such technology in their days
• Briefly News spoke with Qhamiso Diniso, a Grade 12 learner, to get her perspective on the video of a young man sharing his study methods

A young man captured the attention of social media after sharing a video containing invaluable study advice.

The clip, shared by TikTok user @timstudyfetch, gained massive views, likes, and comments from viewers who showed gratitude and an outpouring of admiration.

The young man, who scored seven distinctions in Grade 12, shared that he did not study hard but used a few different study methods that worked well for him. For English, he used the Feynman technique, which he described as selecting a concept and oversimplifying it. The goal is to explain it to a child and then go back to the textbook to fill in the gaps. For Maths and Physics, he said he would not read the textbook but would go on YouTube, search for the concept, and learn it from the videos.

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Studying smart and not hard

He also gave a shout-out to a YouTube channel called Kevin, adding that he would then do past papers many times until he could no longer do it. He also shared that for History, which was his best mark, he used the SQ3R method, calling it simple and promising to explain it in a video to be shared later. For Biology, he said he used a technique called Active Recall, where he would take all his notes and put them into an app that converted them into approximately 100 flashcards.

He then would go through the flash cards every week for about five weeks leading up to the exam. For Chemistry, he used Active Recall and the flash cards for all the definitions, and for the calculations, he used the same method as Maths, YouTube and past papers. He also noted that for Afrikaans, he was saved by a YouTube channel called Juf Nagel.

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Effective study methods for matriculants

The Briefly News team spoke with Qhamile Diniso, a matriculant at Table View High School, near Cape Town, to gauge her knowledge and understanding of the study methods.

We asked her thoughts on seeing the video of the young man sharing his study methods that earned him straight distinctions. Se shared:

"I was so grateful. The whole time, I was mainly just using old papers to study, and I didn't know about all these other methods he was talking about. I am lucky that my mom also got me a tutor to help me. I'm hoping it's not too late for me to start implementing them. I'm so thankful for the advice, and I'm looking forward to trying the methods out."

The team asked which of the methods she thinks will be the most helpful to her as a matriculant. The young learner responded:

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"I am most grateful for the Maths and Afrikaans study methods he shared. I am not good at Maths, and Afrikaans is my third language, so I find it very difficult to study. I am going to use his tips, especially for those subjects, because I need all the help I can get."

When asked what her message is for other Grade 12 learners, under pressure, Qhamile said:

"We should not give up. After watching this video, I have just realised there are a lot of resources available for us, and we just have to be on the lookout for them. We just need to work harder and not be afraid to ask for help. We can do it."

SA shows gratitude to A student

The video went viral, attracting massive views, likes, and comments from grateful social media users. Many learners thanked him and promised to use the methods he shared. Parents also noted that they had shared the video with their children, hoping it would be helpful to them.

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Some who were older said they wished such technology existed in the '90s and 2000s, saying they would have done much better. Others asked for tips to use at the university level, showing their gratitude for the valuable information.

User @lisamare63 said:

"It would have been life-changing if uncapped WiFi, Tiktok and being able to watch unlimited YouTube videos to help study were a thing back in 2015."

User @Zimkhitha shared:

"Saving this for my son who's currently in Grade 3 😁😂"

User @Sinceisbeautiful added:

"Thank you so much. People like you help us a lot, and I'm really grateful for that."

User @homegoodies165 commented:

"You're just a hard-working, consistent, disciplined, well-organised and diligent student. No shortcuts there🧡💯"

User @Tortellini shared:

"This is why for my kids, 80% is the bare minimum. Kids have all the tools nowadays."

User @Mfundo Ncedo said:

"You're smart for figuring out these study methods."

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Watch the TikTok video below:

The Department of Basic Education shared 10 useful tips to prepare for matric exams adequately:

1. Use past exam papers to familiarise yourself with question formats and improve time management.
2. Create a realistic study timetable and stick to it for better consistency.
3. Break study sessions into smaller chunks for easier understanding and focus.
4. Prioritise challenging subjects and dedicate extra time to weaker areas.
5. Use colour-coded notes, visuals, and summaries to improve memory retention.
6. Take short, regular breaks to avoid burnout and keep your mind fresh.
7. Stay hydrated and eat nutritious meals to boost concentration.
8. Get enough rest because a good night’s sleep sharpens memory and focus.
9. Maintain a positive mindset and believe in your ability to succeed.
10. Ask for help from teachers, tutors, or classmates when struggling with difficult topics.

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Updated by Hilary Sekgota, Human Interest HOD at Briefly News.

Proofreading by Roxanne Dos Ramos, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News