Mistakes are an inevitable part of the learning process. But if you keep making the same mistakes over and over again, this can be incredibly disheartening. When it comes to taking tests and exams, there are some common pitfalls students fall into. Below I share 11 common mistakes students make when it comes to preparing […]
When you study for tests and exams, do you . . . • Highlight or underline your books? • Test yourself with flash cards? • Create notes? • Make an outline of the key topics? • Reread your books and/or notes? These are all popular study strategies and exam revision techniques. But how effective are […]
Have you noticed that children love learning? They throw themselves into playing with blocks, singing songs, drawing with crayons, and creating art. But as we get older, many of us lose our love of learning. Learning at high school and university can become all about … • Copying things from the whiteboard, PowerPoint slides or […]
Do you need to learn and retain a large amount of information? Feel out of practice or have no idea how to go about doing this? I’ve developed a simple process that you can use to help make information stick and stay in your brain for a long time. This process has helped me to […]
