Can be done given that a person has free time, energy, and good planning. It doesn't seem feasible for someone who has adhd or add.
Anecdotal, but I burned through 1/3 of a two semester abstract algebra course in 3ish days of full-time studying, and solving all exercises. But in all honesty, the retention would have been very low had I not began a linear algebra course aimed at graduate pure math students (I am not a math student, nor do I have a math degree).
For such a challenge to work with topics like mathematics, the content needs to be planned such that every course studied builds on top of the previous one, so that the student essentially revises and uses the content studied the previous week.
Maybe that applies to traditional learning environments as well. I graduated years ago and most of what was taught I seldom use and don't remember anymore. I just know they exist, what they're good for and how to refresh my memory if I ever need it.
Have you tried flashcards and spaced repetition? Perhaps these could fix what you perceived as a downside?
PartiallyTyped|4 years ago
Anecdotal, but I burned through 1/3 of a two semester abstract algebra course in 3ish days of full-time studying, and solving all exercises. But in all honesty, the retention would have been very low had I not began a linear algebra course aimed at graduate pure math students (I am not a math student, nor do I have a math degree).
For such a challenge to work with topics like mathematics, the content needs to be planned such that every course studied builds on top of the previous one, so that the student essentially revises and uses the content studied the previous week.
rmbyrro|4 years ago
Have you tried flashcards and spaced repetition? Perhaps these could fix what you perceived as a downside?