One of the most important improvements many of you are probably hoping to make to your study skills is being able to do better on your tests. It may be tempting to simply tell yourself that if you study harder, or if you spend more time studying, you will do better, but nothing could be …
Studying for a Test vs. Preparing for a Test – Yes, There is a Difference Read More »
In my last three posts, I discussed the importance of approaching each subject, teacher, and situation with an open mind, so you are able to do your best. Just as I tried to do with my own students, my hope is to encourage you to make the best of whatever situations you find yourself in, …
In my last two posts, I wrote about how important it is to treat all your subjects as equally as possible even though they are not technically equal, not just so you can do as well as possible in them, but also so that you remember to give each of your teachers the respect they …
In my last post, I wrote that even though all subjects may not be created equal in the strictest sense, you should find ways to treat them as though they are, since they are equally a part of your life in this moment. One of the best ways to remember to treat all your subjects …
All Subjects Are Not Created Equal – But All Teachers Are Read More »
When you first read this title, I imagine many of you must be thinking that I am planning to discuss why certain subjects are more important than others. Whether it’s the increased emphasis on the STEM subjects and whether or not the humanities should matter as much as they once did, or the increased emphasis …
What comes to mind when you read or hear these words? Do your teachers use them often? What tone do they take? Perhaps you’ve heard them more often out of school than in it, from parents, from coaches, and, for those of you who are old enough, from behind-the-wheel driving instructors. As teachers have become …
In my last post, I focused on what makes being organized such an important part of success. In this post, I will give you examples of how you can make being organized work for you. Whether you make better use of the organizational methods your teachers have assigned, take some of my suggestions, come up …
When you consider the end of one grading period and the beginning of the next and try to find ways to make improvements in your study skills, one of the most important things to think about is how becoming more organized can help you make whatever other improvements you need to make. Whether you wish …
If any of you out there are Jeopardy! fans like I am, then these are very sad days. On Sunday, we learned that Jeopardy’s beloved longtime host, Alex Trebek, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. On Monday, we watched Jeopardy! just as we always have, but it was bittersweet. The game remained unchanged, but the …
The Genius of “Jeopardy!”- There’s More to Memorization Than Meets the Eye Read More »
Whether you are still finishing your first grading period or have started your second one, you may be wondering what comes next. In this post, I will again discuss the importance of knowing your grading periods. My last post focused on how to make the best of how your grading periods end. In this post, …
Know Your Grading Periods Part 2 – Starting on the Best Possible Note Read More »
