Are you or your children having difficulty preparing for upcoming tests or exams? If so, it’s essential to make sure you have the best studying strategies to ensure success. Unsurprisingly, some students may turn to cramming to try to prepare for test day. However, is cramming the most effective way for your kids to study […]
Paper Sources 101: A Guide to Finding Reliable Information for Homework
Considering how specialists expect fake news and false information to worsen, finding reliable material to serve as research paper sources is critical. Citing your sources in your homework is an essential skill that your college professors will expect from you once you enter university, so you must sharpen your sourcing skills as early as you […]
Paper Sources vs. Digital Sources: Which Is Better for Academic Research?
Academic research is inevitable in a student’s life. Middle school, high school, college, and graduate students must rely on credible sources in paper and digital form. Some prefer reading printed papers, while others prefer the convenience of digital sources. So, which type of source material is best? Is there a better choice? Below, we weigh […]
A Guide To Taking Different Types of Notes for Academic Success
Although resources are easy to come by these days due to today’s technology, note-taking is still a crucial part of any student’s academic success. Taking notes helps students to remember important information, recall details, and stay organized in their studies. However, not all note-taking styles are created equal; different students may find that one particular […]
Five Tips To Help You Read Your Textbooks Quicker
Reading is an essential component of learning for students. Reading textbooks, in particular, is an important activity fundamental to learning since it helps students prepare to take notes during classes and gives them helpful information that might not be discussed during lectures. As a student, you may feel like you are drowning in assignments and […]
Speed Read Textbooks: A Guide to Quick and Effective Reading
Anyone can read quickly, believe it or not. Are you a speed reader? What about when it comes to textbooks? I get it. Textbooks are far from light and easy to read. They’re full of pages of seemingly uninteresting details that suck the joy out of life. But what if I were to tell you […]
3 ways parents can help their student use flashcards effectively
Like we’ve mentioned in previous blogs, we have a love-hate relationship with flashcards. They are really helpful tools when used correctly. However, if you fail to use flashcards effectively, they can also be seriously detrimental. Consider these four big reasons you need to use flashcards effectively: Flashcards take loads of time to create. I personally have […]
5 Ways To Make the Most of Tactile Learning
As parents, it’s crucial to recognize which type of learners your kids are. When you see beyond the grades and consider the different learning styles, kids can master the material more effectively and retain it for longer. I’ve met different types of students and proved many times that each deserves their approach to learning. One […]