By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Hereâs the scenario: On a Monday, your teacher tells you there will be a test on Friday. Knowing itâs âonly Monday,â you wonât even think about the test until Wednesday, at which point you tell yourself Iâll just study tomorrow. But …
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 âgoodâ 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 …
How to prepare for a class: 3 tips for college students
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. The following tips are primarily for college students, although high school students may also find them helpful. If youâre in college, you already know that homework consumes much of your day. But one of the secrets of A-level students is that …
Back to school tips for college students
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Back-to-school tips for college students go beyond the back-to-school tips for high school students that I write about in this post here. While those high school tips certainly apply to college students too, older students have different needs – which I …
5 back-to-school tips for middle and high school students
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. This post is full of back-to-school tips for middle and high school students. I have several back-to-school tutorials on my blog, so if youâre looking for more, check out these 10 tips and these 8 tips when youâre done reading about …
Tips for open-book exams
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Open-book exams have a complicated reputation, as there are pros and cons to this type of test: Pro: You have to memorize less information. Con: Open-book exams offer a false sense of security, fooling you into thinking the answers will just …
22 best study tips for exams: High school and college edition
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. The best study tips for exams differ slightly from study tips for regular tests. Certainly, the list below contains many strategies that will help you prepare for that one high school or college chemistry test, but most of the study tips …
How to study for multiple exams at once
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Knowing how to study for multiple exams at once is the key to maintaining your sanity when school gets hectic. At every point in your school career there are going to be times when you have to study for multiple tests …
How to make and use a cheat sheet to learn information faster
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. If youâre a student of any age, you should know how to make and use cheat sheets. Cheat sheets are an incredible way to organize and learn information faster, whether youâre a middle schooler, graduate student, or professional. If you’d prefer …
Planning time to study: 3 time management tips for students
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. A common complaint I get from students is âI donât have enough time to study.â In most cases, the student has at least five days to study, but chooses not to start until the night before … Whatâs usually happening here …