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How tos for the learners and the learned; tips and tricks to help you study effectively, survive your school years, impress your teachers and more.
Get an Easy A+ on a Test
Tests. I mean, we all hate them. Sitting there in that cubicle of a classroom and regurgitating the information you learned weeks prior—not fun for anyone, trust me. Yet, there really are a few simple steps you can take—besides your typical flashcards of course—in order to know, for sure, that you will receive a good grade on that exam.
By Katie Curt6 years ago in Education
Preparing for Exams
Now that school is about a month in session, many classes are beginning their first round of exams. While studying may seem intimidating, learning how to study effectively will be extremely helpful and hopefully reduce the amount of stress you may be feeling. By properly preparing, you can learn to avoid stress and ace every single one of your exams. With that said, I’m here to give you some tips and tricks on how to succeed in your studying so you can get the grade(s) you are striving for.
By Holly Rutherford6 years ago in Education
Tips to Increase Your IELTS Vocabulary Score
Are you getting ready to take the IELTS exam? The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is used to measure "the language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is used as a language of communication."
By Matt Cates6 years ago in Education
Top Ten Studying Tips
Throughout my academic life, studying has always been a love-hate relationship of mine. However over the years, I have discovered multiple ways to make studying easier and a little more enjoyable. Therefore, here are my top ten tips to remain focused when studying...
By Keen to Clean6 years ago in Education
How To: Survive a Student Section
I love being in the student section during school games, but football is by far the best. For those of you who have never been in a student section football game, here's what you need to know to prepare yourself for this intense night.
By McKie Hunt6 years ago in Education
How to Survive a Spiritual Curse (When You Don't Know Shit...Or Have Anyone...)
Part 1: The EDUCATED Fool... There I was...submitting my ninth application to whatever Nursing School would accept me in New York City. No one really told me that getting a Bachelor's Degree from Brooklyn College in Africana/Latino Studies would not only be a waste of time, but also a chain that linked me to more debt while I looked for a job using that degree. "Why would you want a degree in African/Latino History?" My Guidance Counselor asked.
By Cass Magic6 years ago in Education
A Testing Paradigm for the 21st Century
Okay, let’s begin with some points of agreement: 1) Common Core has been a disaster; 2) "No Child Left Behind" is better labeled as “No Child Allowed to Learn”; 3) the mania for testing children repeatedly, with no chance to recover from a bad day or a misread question, is doing very little to improve the educational system in the United States.
By Steve Trinward6 years ago in Education
Learning a Language: Made Easy!
I’ve been learning languages ever since I was younger, during primary school up until this very day. Some that I gained experience in at school were French, German, Mandarin, and some Spanish! I self-taught myself some Russian and Colombian, too. Recently, I’ve been educating myself about the world of Dutch. It’s important for me to learn it and to learn it fast, that’s why I’m sharing my tips on how I progressed so much in just a few months!
By Charly Miller6 years ago in Education
10 Tips to Survive the IB
Here's one for students studying the International Baccalaureate diploma program through the world. Being a student who has been through the IB, I know it is tough and a stressful journey but at the end of it you will see that all the work and effort you put in will pay off. So to make your journey a little easier from the start I have created a few tips and tricks to get you through the program.
By Robyn Lisle6 years ago in Education
5 Tips for Learning a New Language
Language learning is incredibly easy to start with the right mindset, but it's not easy to keep that learning going, because motivations change—people evolve. I think we have a bit of an all-or-nothing mentality too, and that gets in our way—or it gets in mine—because languages take years to learn skillfully, especially if it's only your second language.
By Gannon Kendrick6 years ago in Education
Staying Organized in School
Starting school means many things: waking up early again, hoping to get that Pre-Calc teacher everyone wants and organizing your materials for the upcoming year. Going into Freshman year, I thought I could figure things out as I went, not having a planner or any sort of organization system. But of course, I was completely wrong. However, I have learned from my mistakes and made a list of ways to stay organized in school.
By Allison Robbert6 years ago in Education