By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. I have personally tutored THOUSANDS of students one-on-one for standardized tests. I know that sounds insane. (It is.) I tell you this because it means I know a thing or two about test-taking strategies. And honestly, one of the most common …
This is Part 1 of a 2-part series about memorization strategies. When you’re done here, check out Part 2 for 3 more tricks for how to memorize information. One of the most common questions I get from students is about how to memorize information. They …
The internet is full of back-to-school tips — some of them good, and some of them straight up weird. (One list I saw suggested that students add âhot glue gunâ to their school supplies list. Even the crafter in me is thinking whyyyyy!?) Most of …
You study for a test, you think you know your stuff, you take the test, and then you fail the test. Does this situation sound familiar? Do you ever think to yourself Ugh, what the heck ⊠I swore I knew this stuff! Reality check: …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Wondering how to study for exams? Plain and simple: You need to study in short, frequent increments, a little bit each day over a period of time. At all costs, avoid studying in one large chunk. Actual science tells us that …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Knowing how to edit your own essay is a superpower. Sure, so is knowing how to write an essay – obviously – but knowing how to edit your own papers is what takes your writing to the next level. As a …
Are you a slow reader? If so, how do you know? Did someone once tell you that you were a slow reader, or do you just feel like youâre reading slowly? Also — does it even really matter that you read slowly? If you are …
I am a super-focused person. I know what I want, I figure out how to get it, and then I take care of business. While I call it âfocusâ because I want to be nice to myself, those who know me well might choose …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Study tips for kinesthetic learners are a little different than for other learning styles. But first, a little about learning styles: Educators and scientists have identified four common learning styles: kinesthetic, visual, auditory, and read-write. You could fall into one category, …
Some students are naturally inclined to participate more in class. These students participate either by raising their hand with a question or comment, or by volunteering for tasks or roles. These are often the kids with their hands in the air before the teacher even asks …