By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Hereās the scenario: On a Monday, your teacher tells you there will be a test on Friday. Knowing itās āonly Monday,ā you wonāt even think about the test until Wednesday, at which point you tell yourself Iāll just study tomorrow. But …
10 productive things to do when you donāt have homework
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Days without homework are the best. Whether itās just one homework-free night, a weekend with nothing due on Monday, or even a whole vacation week with no long-term assignments hanging over your head, the feeling is liberating. While you should take …
Homework management system: Calendar vs. assignment notebook
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Iām frequently asked about the difference between a calendar and an assignment notebook. They are not the same. At all. While both are essential pieces of a student homework-management system, they each have a unique function. The bottom line: Neither a …
How to be a good student: 4 common myths about what it really takes
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. There are a lot of misconceptions floating around about how to be a āgoodā student. Included in these common myths are false ideas about study habits, memorization, and time spent on homework. In this tutorial, I share 4 common myths about …