Finals are here, and there’s a whole bunch of subjects to conquer. Check out last year’s post on how to “Lower Finals Stress” for some good studying tips. For this post, however, my students’ most challenging classes are their math Read More …
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The End is Nigh…
The end of the semester and school year, that is! With just a handful of weeks left, how can your student have a successful end of the year? What can be done to help your student’s focus? There are projects, Read More …
Lower Finals stress
“Just a few more days!!!” Students’ excitement can be contagious. However, until school is actually out, there are still finals, projects, and essays to complete–not to mention one more SAT and ACT in June. Students are so stressed, and they Read More …
Last things to do to raise your grade
It’s the home stretch! There are only 2-5 weeks left of school, depending on your school. Hopefully your grade is where you want it to be, but if it’s not, what can you do? As I recommend all school year, Read More …
How to Form a Study Group
Studying by yourself can be… frustrating… boring… and other choice words my students have used. Unfortunately, frustration and boredom are bound to happen sooner or later, because studying is usually a lone task. How can students overcome that hump and Read More …
Finish the term strongly!
Welcome back from Spring Break, everyone! Depending on the school, there are now 8-10 weeks left of school. That might sound like a lot (it’s two months!), but it really isn’t a lot at all. Younger students have state projects, Read More …
Helping students become better scholars, Part II
Now that the second semester has started for everyone, what can we do to have a good semester? Many students (and parents) start the semester with good intentions, but things tend to unravel anyway. Unfortunately, no one seems to notice Read More …
Helping students become better scholars
It’s report card time! How do we have a strong finish to the semester? How do you get your student to study? What can you do to help your student focus better? Many parents don’t know how to help students Read More …
Progress Reports are coming!
It’s October, and you know what that means! Wait, do you know what that means? Many students and parents don’t seem to notice October creeping up on them. All schools are about to send out progress reports (aka report cards, Read More …