Developing effective study skills is vital for academic success
Effective studying means more than just covering the portion of the curriculum that the test is covering. It requires students to be reflective, strategic and active--no matter the subject or content.
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View Full ProfileThe new GED – What you need to know to help you pass
If you are in need of a GED (General Equivalency Diploma), then you may or may not be aware of the significant changes that have taken place in 2014 to the test. Those changes will impact the millions of people that attempt to take the test nationwide and will now find that they face additional barriers to passing the examination. However, here is an easy way to avoid those obstacles and help you to get your GED faster.
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View Full ProfileHelp your child succeed in a STEM education program at school
Though the United States leads other countries regarding advances in technological innovation, the younger generations are falling behind their counterparts in other countries. There is a push for education reform, focusing on STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. These are the four core subjects that are necessary for students if the country is to remain technologically competitive.
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View Full ProfileHow to score high on the ACT and impress college admissions
With rare exception, every college-bound high school student must take one of the two assessments most colleges and universities require to be considered for admission: the SAT or the ACT.
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View Full ProfileScoring high on the SAT requires laser-focus and preparation
Studying for the SAT can be a gruesome ordeal without a blueprint. Should you study on your own, seek out a tutor, enroll in online classes, or take a prep class from a big name company? Perhaps you have committed yourself to one of these companies, but fail to complete assignments, starting and stopping your studies with frequency.
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View Full ProfileStay focused while studying
Staying focused while studying can be a challenge for any student, especially when you’re surrounded by distractions.
Facing an especially large or challenging assignment can also deprive you of the ability to focus. Sometimes paying attention can be so difficult that you may think you are suffering from ADD or ADHD. However, maintaining concentration is possible for most people. All you need is a repertoire of solid study skills and tips that can increase your ability to conjure up the tunnel vision you need, even in the most challenging or stressful situations.
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View Full ProfileRecent ArticlesTest taking with ADHD
ADHD hurting your test performance? Whether you’re talking about tests in school, or standardized tests, there are proven steps you can take to drastically improve your scores. The first thing you should know is that ADHD people suffer in great numbers from something scientists call a Positive Illusory Bias.
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View Full ProfileKeep yourself focused in the classroom
It’s true: maintaining focus in the classroom is imperative to your academic success. No matter how much or how well you study at home, if you miss out on the important content your teacher delivers in class, then you’re setting yourself up for failure come test time. Paying attention in class isn’t always easy though, and you don’t have to have a diagnosed case of ADD or ADHD to suffer from temporary attention deficits.
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View Full ProfileRecent ArticlesHelp your child with dyslexia use assistive technology to succeed in school
Despite its potential advantages, dyslexia too often gets in the way of the basic skills children need for academic success: reading and writing. Various methods of language remediation continue to go a long way in helping students become better readers and writers; but today, assistive technology (AT) is considered an important ingredient in the education of dyslexic children. Without AT, it will be difficult for your child to be independent in school and reach his or her academic potential.
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View Full ProfileHigh school freshman: Learn how to ace your first midterm exams
The initial round of high school midterms can often be a big change from 8th grade exams. Studying for these tests can also come with different challenges than they did in middle school or junior high. To help your child succeed academically, it is important to instill healthy study habits. Students generally want to earn good grades, but sometimes they can be unsure of the new processes of studying for their first big high school exam.
Here are some exam tips to help your student retain information and practice good study habits.
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View Full ProfileRecent ArticlesHow to choose the right elementary school for your child
With the myriad of public, private and charter schools in many cities and towns, parents may be wondering what to look for in a school to ensure short- and long-term success. Here are some do’s and don’ts to consider when reviewing the available educational options.
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View Full ProfileSecrets behind successful high school sports fundraising programs
As budgets for high school sports programs continue to tighten across the country, high school athletes are being impacted — from basic equipment like uniforms, to their coaches, to where they play and how they get there. According to the most recent estimates, schools across the country slashed athletic budgets an estimated $3.5 billion from 2009-11. Ask coaches and athletic directors, and they will tell you the trend continues.
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View Full ProfileReading, but not getting it?
Have you ever found yourself getting to the bottom of the page and have no idea what you just read? Welcome to the club! Everyone experiences this now and then. Follow these tips to help you remember what you just read.
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View Full ProfileRecent ArticlesHow to overcome test anxiety
It happens to everyone. You studied your heart out - mostly at the last minute. You sit down in front of the exam. Your heart is beating. Panic! You are short of breath. You look at the first problem. It’s easy! But - you blank out. It is called test anxiety. Slay this dragon, and you have half the battle won. But how? Test taking skills are available to everyone. They have to do with preparation, attitude and relaxation. You can learn to be calm and confident.
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View Full ProfileRecent ArticlesHow to write a paper
Knowing how to write a paper is one of the most essential skills a student can have. No matter how knowledgeable you are about a subject, if you can’t express your thoughts clearly in a good essay, then you simply won’t make the grade. Learning how to excel in academic writing can quickly place you at the top of the class. Here’s how to master the art of the term paper, standard report, or college paper.
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View Full ProfileRecent ArticlesOvercome writer's block
Journalists. PR counselors. Advertising copywriters. From time to time, all writers hit obstacles. What to do? Here are ideas from full-time writers who sometimes hit the wall, but manage to overcome and meet their deadline, and also how they avoid writers block in the first place.
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