Went to public school and don't feel like I learned much of anything there. I've also had 2 years in a public community college as well. Didn't learn much there either.
I always got good grades. I did my work and passed my tests without any struggle at all. I guess the biggest thing I learned was how to read and I already knew how when I started school. So I guess all I did was practice reading skills. I'm a very quick learner and pick things up easily. I also self-teach alot of things by reading.
I retain info at pretty large rates with the help of a photographic memory.
More so written or pictorial things than audio or lectures.
edited to fix some typos very very tired tonight.