Most of the self-help study myths that we tend to believe come from well-meaning people. Unfortunately, that doesn’t make them any less myths. In the field of study, for instance, what usually happens is this: A person finds a technique …
You’re in school, it’s close to Christmas, and on the same day, one instructor tells you there’s a quiz coming, a second says there’s a test next week, while a third tells you to prepare for the upcoming exam. ARRRGH! …
The question of whether a computer can help students in high school or college was settled long ago. It’s nearly impossible to find a student who doesn’t use a PC to help him type papers or look up things in …
Let’s consider two typical college students. Mary feels passionate about getting an “A” on the next economics test. So for one week solid, she studies in three hour increments. She scarcely takes a break during these marathon study sessions. Yet, …
We usually think of hiring a tutor when someone is just generally doing badly in a subject, and needs someone to show him how to improve in that course. However, more and more students, especially college students and high school …
The Complete Guide to Overcoming Test AnxietyAudio Version of this Post https://test-preparation.ca/Podcast/Test-Anxiety.mp3 What is Test Anxiety Test anxiety is not something dreamed up by students to explain why they do so poorly in their classes. It’s a recognized psychological phenomenon. …
Flash cards tend to universally evoke memories of grade school. The idea of using them as an adult doesn’t even cross the minds of many. Even to consider using them, can give a sense of immaturity. The reality is that …
Well, on one hand, achievement tests demand previous study to get a better score, while aptitude test requires no previous study, since it only assesses your current abilities. Also, an aptitude test is designed to measure which fields you have …
Maybe you’re one of those who takes notes in class just because it’s what you’re supposed to do–but then you never look at them after the class. Or maybe if you do look at them, you find yourself regularly trying …
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