I need to move to learn. But I’ve also had to learn to move to learn. Does that makes sense? If not, let me explain myself. Like most students, I was conditioned to sit still in a chair for hours each day. Even though I felt chained to my chair in school, there was one […]
What is the best way to cement information into your brain? Research shows active recall (aka retrieval practice) is a highly effective strategy for remembering information. This strategy will take your studies and your grades to the next level. Active recall involves bringing information to mind without looking at your books and notes. I have […]
Has someone ever said to you “Go to your room and study!”? Study is such a vague term. Many students know they should study, but they’re not exactly sure what study is and what they should be doing. This is a problem. If you don’t know what study is and what effective study looks like, […]
I often hear students say . . . “I don’t need to use a diary/planner. My memory is good!” Other students prefer to develop their own system. For example, a year 11 boy came up to me following a presentation and he held out his arms. They were covered in notes to self, strategies from […]
