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memorization vs. understanding

Memorization vs. understanding: The ultimate study secret

Katie Azevedo January 24, 2022good 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 Azevedo January 18, 2022SAT / 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 Azevedo December 14, 2021good 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 Azevedo November 30, 2021grades, 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 Azevedo November 2, 2021focus, 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 Azevedo September 20, 2021mental 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 Azevedo September 13, 2021good 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, 2021e-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, 2021good 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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how to study for multiple tests at once

How to study for multiple exams at once

Katie Azevedo April 16, 2021good habits, grades, study skills, test taking, time management

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 …

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