It can be very daunting indeed when you don’t understand a word the teacher is saying in class. How is your teen supposed to study and retain information if they don’t even understand what it is they need to know?! There are a myriad of reasons why your teen might not understand what is going on in class. Just to name a few: They might have trouble concentrating for extended periods of time, and only tune back in once they’ve missed something really important. They might not be able … [Read more...]
How to Remember the Boring Stuff
Sometimes, especially when sitting in an exam room, you need to have some prepared ‘memory jogs’ to help remember pesky little bits of information. Studying to understand is always going to be the best recipe for success, but there will always be certain things that your child will need to rote learn. This is where mnemonic devices and acronyms come in. For example, the most commonly (over) used one in biology is “MRS GREN”. This acronym is used to help remember the 7 characteristics of … [Read more...]