Studying Tip: Read From Paper, Not Screens!
There are plenty of studying tips that can help students make the most of the time they spend pouring over notes in preparation for upcoming exams. But even if students are turning off technological distractions, sitting at a desk instead of lounging in bed, and going for a walk to get their blood pumping before […] […]
How Effective Are Your Study Habits?
With final exams right around the corner, now is the perfect time for students to think about how effective their studying habits really are. Let’s face it: ‘studying’ often means lounging on a couch or bed with earbuds in (if you can find them, I lose mine all the time around the house or have […] […]
The Scientific Way to Study
Our friends at The BestColleges.org created this great infographic: 8 Tips to Help Students Study Better Click the image to read the full post and find out the 17 scientifically-proven ways to enhance study habits. Thanks to Bestcolleges.org for sharing this post with us! […]
Five Memory Tricks the Pros Use
Canada recently announced it’s first ever memory champion. Memory might seem an awfully limited field to become a champion in, but memory studies–and studies of neuroscience and cognition–have all been uncovering some interesting, important, and relevant information about how the brain learns and remembers; information that is useful to brains of all ages. While remembering […] […]
A Simple Guide to Study Notes
We know that creating hand-written study notes is a surefire way to maximize your study efforts. It turns passively reading over notes into an active endeavor that uses multiple senses and helps to improve recall. But just how do you create study notes, and what should you look for? The main thing to remember when […] […]
Make Studying Hands-On
What do your fingers and hands have to do with how well you remember what you study? New research shows that the physical act of handwriting stimulates critical activity in specific areas of the brain that develop a sort of visual memory of words and letters. In the study, researchers asked two groups to learn an […] […]
The Pros and Cons of Cramming
Raise your hand if you’ve ever left studying to the last minute, then stayed up too late, trying to review as much material as possible. Keep your hand up if you’ve ever been reviewing your study notes right up to the last second as you walk into the classroom. Cramming is a study technique that […] […]
What I Learned on Grade 9: The Basics
Dylan shares lessons that he learned in his first year in high school. The Basics I just finished grade nine and I have to say, it wasn’t as bad as far as high school stereotypes go. But, there are still some things kids should be aware of before starting grade nine. 1. Popularity. It’s a […] […]
The Secret to Exam Success
As the school year begins to wind down, exam pressure begins to build. So, what’s the one thing that students need to know in order to study successfully and beat exam stress? Well, there are more than a few study strategies that help students study smart, not hard. It’s also important that students give themselves […] […]
I Want to Study, But I Can’t Concentrate!
I find school, for the most part, easy. However, the one thing that I, and many others, struggle with is staying focused when studying. For me, it’s all the distractions. There are iPods, TV, games consoles, magazines, and even siblings can be a distraction! But, the main distraction is myself. I find it very hard […] […]