In our last post, we talked about some of the study skills that are so crucial for 21st century students. Today, we want to ask an important second question: how do students actually improve their 21st century study skills? how do you improve 21st century study skills? do you really need to improve 21st century […]
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What study skills are most important for a 21st Century Student?
Conversations are happening right now — this very instant — about 21st Century Skills. And we’re not talking about a cup of coffee here and there. We’re talking about loads and loads of conversations are happening about 21st century skills. Students need them. But which are the most important? We’ll be exploring some questions surrounding […]
10 Signs You Might Be A Kinesthetic Learner
Here’s the situation. Some students think they can learn effectively by just absorbing info as it hits them in the face, a kind of a “learning-by-osmosis”. But that’s totally false. Learning doesn’t work like that. You can’t learn calculus like you catch a cold. You have to do more than just be in the same […]
“Why do we have to learn math in school?”
Parents, we know you’ve heard this question. Students, we know you’ve asked this question. Math teachers, we know you’ve answered this question. School just started this week, but you’ve probably already had to answer: “Why do we have to learn math in school?” There are too many reasons to name, frankly. Let’s start with an easy […]
Four test-taking tips to boost your grades this year
School is back. Students, we know what you’re feeling. It’s a mixture of excitement, not so much excitement, and dread. But with the right study skills in place, you can step into the year with confidence. Over the next few weeks, we’ll keep throwing some tips your way to help you get back into the […]
How to Learn Vocab Fast: 2 Painless Strategies
It’s August, which means one thing for us today, students: vocab words are coming for you. That’s right. You can’t avoid it — at least not if you’re in any psychology, science, or language class (whether that’s your native language or a foreign one). Vocabulary words are coming for you. If you’re going to get […]
6 Back-to-School Tips Every Student Can Use
Students, does it really matter how you start the school year? In a word, yes. If you want to back to school tip to start the school year, you are in the right place. Sure, we wholeheartedly agree with Zig Ziglar — motivational speaker — who has been quoted as saying: “It’s not where you […]
Which study skills for guys should be the focus?
Middle school and high school guys can be wonderful learners. But sometimes it can help to focus on those areas that can give students the biggest bang for their study skills for guys buck (so to speak). Focus on these three skills to help your student get the most out of their academic approach. Study […]
Back-to-school supplies: how do I save (and where should I spend)?
Back-to-school supplies get really expensive, really quickly. This is especially the case if you have more than one student. Parents, we know you want to save money on back-to-school supplies where you can. But we also know that you don’t want to skimp on the quality of important things. You may have heard an old saying […]
How to Get Your Homework Finished When You Don’t Get Home Until 8pm
Here’s How Get Your Homework Finished We live in an active, busy, on-the-go, never-stopping, hyper-connected world. Students are perhaps busier now than they have ever been before. Take one student of ours for example. This guy took one of our study skills courses and was a big-shot high school hockey player. He had division one type […]