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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

How To Make Semester Study Count Towards Exam Study

September 23, 2013 by thestudygurus 1 Comment

How To Make Semester Study Count Towards Exam Study

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...]

Filed Under: Exams, Science, Studying Tagged With: Effective study, efficiency, exam study, study techniques

How A ‘Study Formula’ Guarantees Straight A’s

March 14, 2013 by thestudygurus 2 Comments

How A ‘Study Formula’ Guarantees Straight A’s

Studying can be overwhelming. There are so many pieces to the puzzle. Different subjects, essays to write, facts to memorise, formulas to figure out, study notes to write, slides to look over, websites to check out, books to read —your teen has to juggle all of these things at once during the school year. It is no wonder that so many teens have no idea where to start when it comes to school and studying, and no idea how they’re supposed to wade through so many different bits and pieces. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Exams, Learning Styles, Organisation, Popular Articles, Study Formula, Studying, Time Management Tagged With: exam preparation, exam study, study formula, study techniques

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