By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. One of the most common questions I get from students is âHow do I know when to take notes in class?â I get it. Note-taking can seem hard and mysterious and complicated — especially if weâve never been taught how or …
How to remember a book you read: Quick study hack for NOT forgetting it all
I have a confession. Sometimes I read something — either a single page in a book, an article online, or even a whole chapter — and I realize afterwards that I have no idea what I just read. I hate when this happens. I teach …
How to annotate text while reading: 11 strategies
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Annotating a book or an article is a fundamental school habit that youâll want to develop as early as possible. As you move through school and your texts get harder and harder, you’ll need to know how to annotate text while …
6 study techniques for visual learners
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Visual learners process and remember information better when the material is presented visually as opposed to orally. Therefore, visual learners often struggle in lectures but thrive in classes that encourage engagement and provide visual stimulation. (Think PowerPoints, videos, posters, SmartBoards, etc.). …
How to improve your handwriting: 6 tips for better penmanship
Despite the fact that computers are taking over the world (sort of) and most students use a word processor to type up essays and notes, thereâs still a need for good old pen and paper. But with so much time spent typing, many of my …
How to take notes in a lecture class: 5 strategies
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. If you are a student of any age, you need to know how to take notes in a lecture class. This is an essential skill. The strategies below should help you refine your note-taking habits so youâll nail that open-notebook test, …