Written by Nathan Rudolph “I’m just not a good test taker.” If you come in contact with school-age students, you may have heard this lament. There are many factors that contribute to success on tests. Typically, one of the largest factors is a student’s consistency in...
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How Lack of Sleep Is Detrimental to Teens
At times, teenagers seem to speak a foreign language consisting of sighs, eye rolls, and shoulder shrugs that can be difficult to decode. But the yawn is one signal that is easily understood. And while a yawn typically signifies a need for sleep, lack of sleep among...
The Science of Learning
The Science of Learning April 26 2014 from Dan Ascher At our April 26, 2014 Staff Development Meeting Daniel Ascher, M.Ed., President of A+ Test Prep and Tutoring, gave a presentation on "The Science of Learning" where he discussed some of the latest scientific...
How to Improve Reading and Writing Skills: Tips for Dyslexic Students by Dyslexic Students
Dyslexia is a learning disability that one in five Americans face every day, a disorder that can impede a student’s ability to proficiently read, write, and spell. There is no medication for dyslexia, but fortunately, there are plenty of dependable resources...
What Is Overlearning” and Why Is It So Important?”
To overlearn is “to continue studying or practicing (something) after initial proficiency has been achieved so as to reinforce or ingrain the learned material or skill,” according to The American Heritage Dictionary. For many students, it’s difficult to grasp this...
What Are the Most Effective Ways to Learn?
Annie Murphy Paul While it is true that the efficacy of study techniques varies, based on each individual's strengths, aptitudes, and personality, according to research by the Association for Psychological Science, some study habits are more effective than others....
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