What To Do When You Don’t Understand Something

  1. Reread and review the material again.
  2. Highlight the important terms or points and do some research.
  3. Ask a peer.
  4. Ask your teacher.
  5. Break down the problem into smaller ideas or steps.
  6. Find a different source to explain the concept.
  7. If it’s reasonable to do so, contact the creator to ask questions or for clarification.
  8. Ask a family member or a member of your community to help explain the concept.
  9. Learn new skills that help you problem solve.
  10. Crowd-source answers to your questions by tweeting on X or another social media platform.
  11. Search online for answers.
  12. Listen to podcasts about the concept.
  13. Add a question you have about the idea to an online forum.
  14. Take a break and reset.

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