 By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. In Part 1 of this 2-part study-tip series, I went over 3 hacks for how to memorize information. Check those tips out first. When youâre done, use the 3 additional memorization tricks below to up your memorization game. Remember, we …
Routines are good. Many of us follow routines from the moment we wake up until the moment we go to bed. Think about it: you probably have a routine for brushing your teeth — first, you turn on the water, then you wet your toothbrush, …
Many of us have had the annoying experience of studying a bunch of stuff one day, but then forgetting it all the next day. Tell me Iâm not the only one this happens to. As annoying as it is to forget what you studied, it …
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: …
Itâs funny how we can watch Netflix for 3 hours straight without blinking. But when we sit down to do something âhard,â like study, we are suddenly distracted by every little teeny tiny thing. Many of my clients and students come to me complaining that …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Iâve written a number of blog posts and made several videos about various methods for studying vocabulary words. But this post is about how to study hard vocabulary words or concepts that youâre struggling to remember or understand, for whatever reason. …
I talk (and write) all the time about different study skills and the importance of using study methods that a) match you as a learner, and b) match the material youâre studying. But this post isnât about  how to use those study techniques. Instead, itâs …
I love hacks. Who doesnât!? As a student myself, I especially love study hacks, and as a teacher too, I especially love sharing a good study hack with others. (Obviously thatâs why I started the SchoolHabits blog and YouTube channel.) In general, we should vary …
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 …
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 …