Today’s study technique is to help your teen make their 'semester study' more effective in preparing for exams and other forms of assessment. It will help your teen stay on track during semester as they focus on how what they’re learning in school will be assessed. This technique is something that I’ve only started applying regularly this year, but I so wish someone had told me about it years ago! Luckily your teen doesn’t have to wait until the end of university to put this technique to … [Read more...]
Has Your Teen Figured Out Their Study Formula Yet?
Today I’m asking you this question, because if the answer is ‘no’, then it’s no wonder your teen is getting the grades they’re truly capable of. If you don’t what I mean by Study Formula you can find out all the gory details here and here. But the abridged version is simply this: Your teen’s Study Formula is the tried and proven process they go through every time they have to study for a test or exam. Their Study Formula should be made up of all the study methods and techniques they employ … [Read more...]
The Biggest Exam-Study Mistake Your Teen Can Make
If I had to pick one thing that prevents teens from getting the grades they're capable of, it would be this. Well, maybe it's second to not actually studying... Whatever - this is really important. If your teen is putting in the effort but their grades don’t reflect it, it's probably because they're studying everything, without studying what's really important. Let's do a little math… The school year runs for 40 weeks, give or take depending on where you are in the world. Forty … [Read more...]