Every parent wants to help provide a better life for their kids than what they originally had themselves. It is often the number one goal of a good mother and father. Accomplishing this, though, does not come easy. After all, …
Whether you are just beginning your junior year or senior year in high school, something that should be weighing heavily on your mind is the ACT or SAT exam. Depending upon which one you choose to take, this standardized assessment …
As a kid, I can still remember wishing to have certain classroom teachers because it was said that they assigned less homework than the others. I would cross my fingers and act my best all summer as I believed karma …
Not all students learn equally. For instance, one child can pick up on something within minutes while it may take another student a couple of hours to do. As a teacher, it can be a frustrating experience when you are …
Taking a class online can be a time saver, perfect for the student who is already busy and who doesn’t have a lot of schedule flexibility. Not only does it save a trip to campus, it also allows you to …
I am currently studying for a master’s-level exam. You’d think after all these years, I’d know what I’m doing. After all, I’m a college grad, I did well in high school, and I’m about to get an advanced degree; I …
This a somewhat new concept: the idea that the space students inhabit is as important as the information they are learning. In many schools, there is a new focus on makerspaces. Defining and designing a space in your classroom that …
No student is a purely one-dimensional learner. Indeed, every young person has a unique mind. While we often generalize and throw around terms like “auditory learner” or “visual learner,” the truth is that there are more than just two or …
Many students struggle with ways in which to study for their classes. There are many strategies that students can use in order to help them learn and understand definitions, concepts, formulas and content knowledge in order to be successful in …
Studying is an essential but often challenging part of academic success. Just as all students learn and flourish differently in a classroom setting, so do all students need to study in the unique way that feels right and successful for …
