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how to write a summary of a text

How to write a summary of a text: 6 tips for summarizing

Katie January 31, 2022 note-taking, reading comprehension, study skills, writing tips

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Knowing how to write a summary of a text is one of the most important skills for school and work. It’s even important outside of school, like in everyday conversations with people (Hey, what was that movie about? How’s that book …

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memorization vs. understanding

Memorization vs. understanding: The ultimate study secret

Katie January 24, 2022 good habits, grades, memory, study skills

By Katie Azevedo. M.Ed. When it comes to studying, there is a major difference between memorization and understanding. I’m going to explain the differences and when to use each method, but let’s start with this simple but important distinction: Memorization is temporary and limited to …

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tips for taking timed tests

9 tips for taking timed tests

Katie January 18, 2022 SAT / ACT, study skills, test anxiety, test taking, time management

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. In this post, I’m sharing 9 tips for taking timed tests. Timed tests include standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, and AP exams; they also include school exams that have to be completed in one class period. Tests are naturally anxiety-producing …

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ways to use flashcards to study

4 ways to use flashcards to study

Katie December 14, 2021 good habits, grades, study skills, test taking, vocabulary

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Flashcards are one of the most inexpensive, easy-to-find, and effective study tools you can possibly use. Yeah, I know there are approximately one bazillion cool apps and digital study websites available now, but I stand by my claim that old-school flashcards …

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5 day study plan

The ultimate 5-day study plan

Katie November 30, 2021 grades, study skills, test taking, time management

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Here’s the scenario: On a Monday, your teacher tells you there will be a test on Friday. Knowing it’s “only Monday,” you won’t even think about the test until Wednesday, at which point you tell yourself I’ll just study tomorrow. But …

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how to be a good student

How to be a good student: 4 common myths about what it really takes

Katie November 2, 2021 focus, good habits, grades, routines, study skills

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. There are a lot of misconceptions floating around about how to be a “good” 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 …

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how to study when you're tired

How to study when you’re tired: 5 tips for staying awake

Katie September 20, 2021 mental health, motivation, study skills, test taking, time management

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Studying for a test requires focus and a hefty amount of cognitive energy. If you’re exhausted, studying is obviously far, far more challenging.  The real strategy for studying when you’re tired is to … not get yourself in the position where …

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how to prepare for a class

How to prepare for a class: 3 tips for college students

Katie September 13, 2021 good habits, grades, homework, study skills

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. The following tips are primarily for college students, although high school students may also find them helpful.  If you’re in college, you already know that homework consumes much of your day. But one of the secrets of A-level students is that …

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tips for open book exams

Tips for open-book exams

Katie Azevedo May 10, 2021 e-learning, grades, note-taking, study skills, test taking

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 …

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best study tips for exams

22 best study tips for exams: High school and college edition

Katie Azevedo May 3, 2021 good habits, grades, memory, study skills, test taking

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 …

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