Tag: study techniques

Will This Study Strategy Boost My Test Grade?

Will This Study Strategy Boost My Test Grade?

“So, that sounds interesting. Do you think that study strategy will work for me? Will it help me do better on my next test?” I’d just spent 5 minutes explaining a study strategy to a new tutoring client. Understandably, he got down to brass tacks 

5 Powerful New Study Habits to Try This Fall

5 Powerful New Study Habits to Try This Fall

Maya was a new client and had a big test coming up in the next week. I asked her, “What are your current study habits? What’s your plan for studying for this test?”  “Um, a plan? I don’t really have a plan. Maybe I’ll re-read 

6 Awesome Activities for Your Study Group

6 Awesome Activities for Your Study Group

When my husband and I brought our first daughter home from the hospital, we just stared at each other and thought, “Well, what do we do now?” Does she need to eat? Should we take a nap? (The answer to that is always yes.) What 

The BEST Way to Make and Use Flashcards

The BEST Way to Make and Use Flashcards

Imagine that it’s crunch time. Kids are in the thick of AP and IB exams with finals just around the corner. The stress level in the school and at home is rising. Out goes free time and in comes study sessions and flashcards. Yep, kids