Executive Function and Test Preparation
Posted March 1, 2016
Marta (an imaginary student facing a very common problem) comes home to her parents brandishing a red “C” on the top of her test, feeling...
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Executive Function and the End of the Semester
Posted April 3, 2018
As the end of the semester comes into sight, school is getting pretty frantic. With testing, essays, finals, and presentations, there is no time...
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Effective Study Tips
Posted May 12, 2021
Everyone knows the importance of good study habits, but studying and test-taking look very different these days. With remote learning, students...
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Spaced Repetition Helps Students Remember What They Study
Posted February 22, 2018
Memorizing all the information on a test can take a long time. Students often try to cram everything in at the last minute, which is inefficient...
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What’s the Big Idea? 4 Reading Comprehension Strategies
Posted January 11, 2018
My student wasn’t happy that she failed the SAT reading section, who would be? When she saw that she scored in the 35th percentile, she...
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Stay Calm and Study On: 4 Steps for Effective Test Prep
Posted December 15, 2015
Preparing for tests and exams often triggers anxiety, stress, and procrastination—strong emotional responses that can keep students from...
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