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Setting out math equations

September 19, 2020 by thestudygurus Leave a Comment

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Time-saving Techniques for Students

March 16, 2015 by thestudygurus 2 Comments

Time-saving Techniques for Students

Many thanks to our guest writer for this article, Michael McPherson. Michael has given us a fantastic quick-fire list of all the things we should constantly be trying to work on. Check it out now: Most articles on this subject will bang on about how you should stay away from social media, the Internet, movies, TV and drink, but the fact is that they are fun activities. If you are productive and do not waste time you can get on with movie watching and sneaking drink into your dorm. Here is how … [Read more...]

Filed Under: College, Discipline, Organisation, Studying, Time Management Tagged With: efficient study, organisation

How to Battle Study’s Greatest Enemy: Procrastination (A Student Contribution)

February 16, 2015 by thestudygurus 4 Comments

How to Battle Study’s Greatest Enemy: Procrastination (A Student Contribution)

We would like to thank Lojain Al-Ahmary for writing this article. Lojain is an eleventh grade High School student from Dhahran High School, Saudi Arabia. It's fantastic to be able to share a student's contribution on procrastination. It is high school students, after all, who understand better than anyone the reasons why so many of their peers procrastinate. Well done Lojain! Procrastination: Do not delay what can be done today I have so much time left. I’ll start it tomorrow. These were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Discipline, Exams, Motivation, Organisation, Studying, Time Management Tagged With: motivation, organisation, procrastination

Top Tips for Study Success Infographic

February 9, 2015 by thestudygurus 2 Comments

Sometimes you need to go back to basics to get the most out of your study sessions. Scroll down this graphic and check yourself: how many of these good practices are you following regularly? Source The International Association of Book-keepers, designed by Reflect Digital. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Discipline, Exams, Homework Help, Motivation, Organisation, Study Formula, Studying Tagged With: infographic, organisation, study formula, study success

I’m Overwhelmed – What On Earth Do I Study First?!

October 11, 2014 by thestudygurus 4 Comments

I’m Overwhelmed – What On Earth Do I Study First?!

One of the BIGGEST contributors to feeling overwhelmed or stressed, is having a long to-do-list, and not knowing what to prioritise. You might have an English assignment due in a couple of weeks, a math test around the same time, not to mention a lab report due the week after, on top of ALL the other things you have going on — extracurricular activities, social activities, and all of life’s other demands! All of these things are important — so what on earth do you pick to do first?! The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motivation, Organisation, Stress, Studying, Time Management Tagged With: efficient study, organisation, productivity, stress

How To Smash Out 2 Hours Worth Of Study In Just 1 Hour

March 24, 2014 by thestudygurus 3 Comments

How To Smash Out 2 Hours Worth Of Study In Just 1 Hour

A lot of the time when students sit down to study they feel like they’re about to climb Mount Everest. A long and painful time awaits them... This is hardly an inspiring circumstance to be faced with. It’s easy to see why a lot of teens are suffering from the motivation blues. Unfortunately, the victim of the motivation blues is almost always productivity. It’s incredibly difficult to engage in a productive study session if you’re not feeling motivated. So, how can we fix this? We’re … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Discipline, Exams, Motivation, Stress, Study Formula, Studying, Time Management Tagged With: efficient studying, productivity, time management

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Study In 2014

January 17, 2014 by thestudygurus 2 Comments

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Study In 2014

With the beginning of the new school term right around the corner, now is the perfect time to sit down with your teen and come up with a plan of attack for 2014. If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, your teen will already be half way through the academic year, and exams are always closer than you think. If you’re down in the Southern Hemisphere with me, your teen has a brand-spanking new year ahead of them, and nothing stopping them from making it their best academic year yet. Wherever … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Discipline, Homework Help, Organisation, Studying, The Study Gurus, Time Management Tagged With: homework, organisation, planning, starting school

Studying But Not Getting The Grades? How To Find And Fix Your Trouble Spot

November 6, 2013 by thestudygurus Leave a Comment

Studying But Not Getting The Grades? How To Find And Fix Your Trouble Spot

As with most things, students tend to sit on a spectrum. The straight A+ students are at one end, and the first-prize-for-most-number-of-absences are generally at the other end. This spectrum is generally directly proportionate to the number of study-hours invested throughout the semester and exam study break. However, there are outliers - the teens who actually DO try hard, DO their homework, DO study for exams, but don’t manage to get the grades that reflect the work they have put in. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Exams, Homework Help, Study Formula, Studying Tagged With: all subjects, Effective study, study formula

How To Nail A Science Exam – The Key Is In The Question

October 18, 2013 by thestudygurus Leave a Comment

How To Nail A Science Exam – The Key Is In The Question

‘Describe and explain the differences between the reactions of sodium and water and aluminium and water.’ ‘Discuss the process of photosynthesis.' ‘Explain why car tires become warm to touch after a while.' Don’t worry – I don't actually want to test you on your high school science knowledge. I want your teen see how the clue to nailing a question in a science exam is in the questions themselves. What do I mean? The hypothetical questions above don’t give a lot. On the face of each … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Exams, Science, Studying Tagged With: exam techniques, science exams, science questions, study techniques

Why Simple Essays Are The Best Essays

October 1, 2013 by thestudygurus 5 Comments

Why Simple Essays Are The Best Essays

Developing their writing skills will be a crucial part of your teen's academic success at high school and beyond. At College, it’s very rare that a subject won’t require essay writing. Arts, science – most disciplines will involve written skills in one way or another. And once you’re at College, you’re on your own. You’re stuck with whatever writing skills you developed at high school. I’d say the majority of high school students don’t feel comfortable writing essays. They may not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: College, Essay Writing, Studying, Writing Tagged With: essay writing, vocabulary, writing skills

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