Mathematics is a subject that you cannot avoid. Some love it but, if we’re being honest, most people hate studying maths. The importance of maths for students has never been greater. STEM subjects are the basis for technologies of tomorrow. Most university courses include some level… Read More
Education, as with other industries, has evolved in leaps and bounds in recent years. Traditional pedagogical techniques, based on a teacher explaining a topic and students taking notes, may still be useful on occasion, but education today revolves more around encouraging the student to awaken their curiosity and desire to… Read More
How many student apps do you think are available right now? Between the iTunes App Store, the Google Play Store and the Amazon store, your mobile device will run out of space before you can download the really juicy finds to help you improve your productivity and learning.
With so… Read More
Alanis Morissette once said, ‘isn’t it ironic!’ (Ask your parents). After years of struggle between teachers and students and the use of smartphones in school, new educational trends are actually encouraging the use of these devices.
The mobile, cellphone or smartphone is not just used for WhatsApp, Snapchat or RoBlox,… Read More
Take note of what I’m about to tell you. You have spent years taking notes in class, right? But have you ever stopped and thought, “is this note taking strategy the right one for me”?
Take a moment to reflect on your note taking strategies and figure out whether there… Read More
It is said that to study, it is necessary to have a quiet environment without distractions. Maybe this works for you. However, for some, studying in a quiet environment can backfire. This ‘quiet environment’ can make you end up fighting boredom… Read More
There are some questions that never get old. What is the best time to study? It’s one of those endless debates among students; is it better to study at night or during the day? Each side has its own loyal advocates who will speak at… Read More
Stress is Nature’s way of telling you to get on with it. Every student who aims to become a high-achiever will experience exam stress. It’s an unavoidable part of student life that can be a tough nut to crack. Remember, stress exists for a reason and you can choose to… Read More
The word ‘test’ alone is probably enough to strike fear into the heart of even the most nerveless of students. Yet research shows that tests can help improve our long-term memory and our ability to retrieve important information when we need it.
We all have our own study strategies, with… Read More
We continue our “How to study …” series with this biology study guide. If you are squeamish about fluids, look away now. Biology is a fascinating subject, but can often cause problems for students. If this is the case for you, then read on and discover the best techniques to … Read More