by minna | May 10, 2019 | Learning Tips
Whether they’re high school finals, for getting into a university, or measuring your proficiency, preparing for and taking an exam can be a nerve-wracking experience. There’s usually a lot riding on an exam, and thought of that alone can really put the pressure on....
by minna | May 10, 2019 | Learning Tips
Think you’re studying hard? Think again. Bad study habits actually hinder instead of help you to study your best. You know you’ve got bad study habits if hours of study are no help at all in passing a test, or your best effort doesn’t help you retain your lessons. See...
by minna | May 10, 2019 | Learning Tips, Parent Resources
Much like a car, your body cannot run on an empty tank. In particular, your brain will work better if you’re properly fueled. That is to say, properly fed. The brain uses up to 20 percent of the calories you consume every day, so skipping meals could cost you points...
by minna | May 10, 2019 | Learning Tips
You know what you have to do, but something is holding you back from doing it. You check your IM’s, grab a snack, and take a few minutes to play with the dog. Before you know it, an hour or two has passed and you have yet to make a dent in the three chapters you have...
by minna | May 10, 2019 | Learning Tips, Parent Resources
“Study the strategies of the sport,” makes good advice for an athlete; “practice two hours a day” would be great to tell a pianist. Such tips aren’t directed at the sport or the piece being played, but how the athlete or pianist plays or perfects his technique....
