QUEST Study Skills Practice - Level 2
Putting the Framework into practice
Duration: 8-10 hours, at your own pace
Format: Online, self-directed, video lessons, workbooks, templates, reflection prompts, quizzes
Access: Lifetime, review as often as you need
Suitable for: Students in high-school or early university
What you need: A computer or phone device to access lessons
Fee: $112
Get on the Level 2 Waitlist
Course Details
What you'll learn in this course
If you've completed Level 1, you understand why some study methods work and others don't. You know the difference between passive and active study. You understand the five-step QUEST framework and you've already been applying the steps as you learn various topics and prepare for your tests.
In Level 2 you'll go deeper into techniques, see concrete examples, and get guided practice across different subjects.
You'll learn specific strategies for:
- Creating notes that actually help you study (not just record information)
- Building mind maps and visual study materials
- Using active recall techniques that improve memory
- Preparing for different types of exams and assessments
- Managing study time without feeling overwhelmed
- Adapting your approach for different subjects
- Dealing with motivation dips and distractions
Module 1
Questioning in Practice
Beyond understanding why questions are important. Learn what to ask and when.
You'll learn:
- How to analyse assessment tasks and extract what's important
- How to turn syllabus dot points into actionable study questions
- How to identify what type of thinking each subject requires (analysis vs. memorisation vs. application)
- How to ask questions that guide your study instead of overwhelming you
Practical outputs:
- Question frameworks for different subjects
- Templates for breaking down assignments and exam topics
- Examples across different subject types
The skill you'll build: Knowing exactly what to focus on before you start studying.
Module 2
Understanding in practice
From understanding what a topic map is, to actually creating one for your subjects.
You'll learn:
- How to create a topic for different subject types
- How to extract key concepts from textbooks, lectures, and notes
- How to identify connections between ideas (not just list them)
- How to organise information visually and logically
- How to know when your topic map is "strong enough"
The skill you'll build: Organising a lot of information to find the core of what you need to learn, making connections and having clear understanding of topics.
Module 3
Establishing your strategies
Turning learning preferences into actual study strategies that fit you and your subjects.
You'll learn:
- How to choose strategies based on subject type (Math vs. English vs. Science etc.)
- How to adapt strategies for different assessment types (essay vs. exam vs. presentation)
- How to mix and match techniques instead of relying on one method
- How to know when a strategy isn't working and what to change
Practical outputs:
- Strategy selection frameworks
- Subject-specific study approaches
- Examples of what active study looks like for different learning preferences
- Troubleshooting guide when methods don't work
The skill you'll build: Making deliberate, informed strategy choices instead of copying others.
Module 4
Studying actively in practice
The practical techniques that make active study actually work.
This is the biggest module because active study is where most students struggle.
You'll learn:
- How to use active recall (testing yourself effectively)
- How to implement spaced repetition without fancy apps
- How to create practice questions when you don't have any
- How to use the Feynman technique (explaining to learn)
- How to study with past papers and mark schemes
- How to make flashcards that actually work (and when NOT to use them)
- How to do active reading (not just passive highlighting)
Practical outputs:
- Active study techniques for every subject type
- Templates for self-testing
- Examples of good vs. bad flashcards
- Study session structures that prevent passive drift
The skill you'll build: The ability to study in ways that create recall, not just recognition.
Module 5
Testing and evaluating in practice
Using testing as a learning tool and evaluating what's working.
You'll learn:
- How to test yourself while studying (not just before exams)
- How to use practice exams effectively
- How to analyse what went wrong after a test (and adjust)
- How to give yourself feedback that actually helps
- How to track improvement over time without obsessing
Practical outputs:
- Self-testing schedules
- Reflection frameworks
- Test analysis templates
- Improvement tracking methods
The skill you'll build: The ability to learn from every study session and test, not just guessing whether it worked.
Who this course is for
- Students who've completed Level 1
- Students who know they should "study actively" but don't know how
- Anyone wanting to improve their grades without just "studying more"
- Students preparing for important exams (Year 10, 11, 12 and university)
- Students who've tried study tips before but couldn't make them work
- Students who want customised approaches
- Students who feel overwhelmed by "too much information"
- Parents who want to teach their children effective study skills
The course breaks everything down step by step, with clear and practical guidance, and without being overwhelming.
After completing Level 2, you'll have:
- Practical skills you can use immediately
- A toolkit that works across all your subjects
- The strategies adapted to Math, English, Science, Languages and other subjects, adjusted for different subjects.
- Confidence in creating your own study materials, such as notes, mind maps, flashcards, practice questions, and audio notes
- The ability to study actively (not just passively read)
- Strategies adapted for how you learn, what your subject is, and your goal
- A system for preparing for any type of assessment
- The ability to evaluate and improve your approach and strategies
- Skills that grow with you, year over year, through your student years
These aren't random tips. These are techniques you'll use through senior school, university, and beyond.
What students have said
Angela, Year 10
"I learned new techniques that I may apply within my school work and assignments. The most helpful part was probably the part where we learnt about how we should tackle certain problems and the tips we could use."
Andy, Year 11
"It's great! I've learned a lot and now I finally know how to manage myself properly... Quest Study Skills did help me a lot, especially in the part where we should manage our time well."
Jasmine, Year 10
"I usually get bad grades but after doing the study skills I have noticed that my grades have changed from C-D to A-B. I manage my time and I don't need to stress over not finishing my assignments on time."
Nicole, Year 10
"I find this course very useful. Personally, I think it will improve my study skills and also my time management. Denise has made this class / course enjoyable and fun than I expected. I have gained a lot of knowledge from these lessons."