By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. You will need to learn and study vocabulary words no matter what grade youâre in or what class you take. Sure, you will probably have more vocab quizzes in English or Spanish class, but you will also need strategies for studying …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Spaced repetition is a study method that involves reviewing material repeatedly over various intervals of time. It is easily one of the best study methods known, especially when used in combination with active recall. Most students study using the opposite principles …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Active recall is one of the most effective study methods there is. If youâre a student of any age, or even if youâre an adult taking professional development courses, you need to know how to use active recall to study. What …
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. Itâs even important outside of school, like in everyday conversations with people (Hey, what was that movie about? Howâs that book …
By Katie Azevedo. M.Ed. When it comes to studying, there is a major difference between memorization and understanding. Iâm going to explain the differences and when to use each method, but letâs start with this simple but important distinction: Memorization is temporary and limited to …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. In this post, Iâm 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Studying for a test requires focus and a hefty amount of cognitive energy. If youâre exhausted, studying is obviously far, far more challenging. The real strategy for studying when youâre tired is to ⊠not get yourself in the position where …