The Memory Palace Technique creates stories with familiar places and objects which are associated with certain information. Let me explain the process, let’s us an example to help simplify. We are going to memorize the number five hundred twenty two. …
Just eliminate all distractions! Well, unfortunately it’s not that easy for me. I will fiddle with my pen, doodle in the textbook, get lost in thought looking out the window, or make up a song while tapping on my desk. …
Being able to get good grades is a lot like baking a cake; it requires a plan and skills, and self-discipline (to not eat the batter). What I didn’t realize back in Grade 11, was how ill-prepared I was with …
Imagine taking a test and then hearing a loud “CRUNCH,” just to see the student in front of you biting into raw broccoli Or you look over and see someone eating walnuts while marking off their exam. You wonder, “What …
Doing well on exams may not be enough anymore. You need to graduate with marks that wow, dazzle and sparkle. Standardized testing is currently how comparisons are made among schools and between students. As a student you are in control …
One of the main concerns students have: not having enough time in a day to complete everything they need to. Students do not realize that they have several breaks in their day that they can use more effectively. They also …
You may find some of the techniques and methods outlined here to be intimidating, and you may want to avoid them completely. Try them out and see which techniques suit your learning and studying style. All of them are designed …
Exams are just around the corner and you’ve got 2 or 3 deadlines to meet coming up fast. I don’t believe any student looks forward to this, and most put it off until the last minute which is not advised …
1. Here is the method that I used successfully. Whenever I have a textbook to study, I first divide it into four main sections. After reading each section I make notes in a book not the textbook, using my own words …
Why is it that there are some students who spend every waking hour studying and others who don’t appear to put in as much effort but still get good grades? Is this due to genetics? Are some people just naturally …