If you’re going to be a high school junior this coming fall, you will likely be taking the PSAT. Are you ready? Check your knowledge against the basics by reading on below! The PSAT is important to your future success because of its focus on the skills and knowledge at the heart of education. Your results will be a good measure of what you learned so far in high school, as well as what you need…
In the technology era, web safety and literacy are crucial skills that students must develop early on. From research projects to social media, there can be a lot of misleading and incorrect information online. Teaching your kids about how to differentiate between what is true and what is not is a skill that will go a long way in keeping them educated and safe. Read our tips below on how to start the conversation and…
Students tend to take notes on their computers more and more nowadays, but studies show that putting pen to paper in class is much more effective. But are your written notes always a mess? Try out these popular note taking methods and find one that works for you. Cornell Method This method originated at Cornell University, which is how it got its name. It has a wonderful format in which you can condense, organize, and…
If you spend any amount of time on social media, you have probably seen posts about bullet journaling, which has become something of a viral stationary trend. Stripping away all the hype, however, will leave behind an excellent method of planning and organizing for students. Today, I’ll tell you all the tips and tricks for getting organized for school using this approach. First off, what is bullet journaling? A bullet journal is essentially a notebook…
Are you preparing to take a standardized test like the SAT, ACT, or GRE? If the answer is yes, you need to build up your vocabulary, fast. Here are six different vocab apps for standardized tests that can help! Knowji Vocab by Knowji, Inc: If you have trouble remembering what you’ve learned, then this is the app for you! Knowji Vocab teaches you 1600 words specifically chosen for the SAT®, GRE®, ACT®, and ASVAB exams,…
Some say that using social media in the classroom is too distracting, but there are actually many ways to use it to improve school for students. Here are some examples of different online platforms and positive ways to use social media in the classroom. 1. Blogs Students get writing assignments in school all the time. Instead of just turning them in to the teacher, why not post them online and reach a wider audience? Knowing…
Duolingo is one of the best tools available to modern students of foreign language. Read on to learn more about this wonderful program. What is Duolingo? Duolingo makes learning language fun by turning it into a kind of game. You can answer questions about vocabulary and grammar, earn points for buying power-ups in their virtual store, and challenge your friends to do the the same. What languages are available? There are currently lessons available in…
It seems that school these days is more and more stressful for students of every age. These apps are a great help for stress management and dealing with anxiety disorders, trouble sleeping or relaxing–you name it! Check them out and you’re bound to find one that works for you. Rainy Mood. Many people find the sound of rain calming, and with Rainy Mood, you can listen to it on loop even when there’s not a…
Being a senior in college this year means I’ve been a student for going on seventeen years now–that’s most of my life! By this point I think I’ve gotten the hang of studying, so here are my best study tips for school. Take detailed notes This step is important to implement all the time, even before you need to study for a certain test. Whenever you’re in class, make sure you’re paying attention and writing…
