Why students should never wait until in-class revision begins, and why they often do. The topic of when to start revising for a test is often a hotly contested one...
One of the most common things I hear from students—whether they’re in Year 6 or Year 12—is this: “It’s so boring when we just get talked at the whole time.”...
Learning Through Self-Reflection – At Every Year Level Exams are over. Whether you’re in Year 7 or Year 11, it’s tempting to push your results aside and move on. But...
Ask a secondary student what an essay is, and you will probably get an answer like: ‘It has an introduction, three body paragraphs and a conclusion. The body paragraphs have...
Strengthening the study-time/free-time boundary In the recent post (The downside of device based learning), we made the case that it’s time to rethink device-based learning as the preferred option for...
Why we might need to rethink our approach A comprehensive change has occurred over the last decade in the student’s experience of completing schoolwork and homework: the work of learning...
(Yes, your breaks really do count!) All of our students know that we do not recommend trying to complete hours of study without a break. Not only is a study...
As the school year winds down here in the southern hemisphere, I find myself reflecting on my own journey over the past few weeks. After undergoing knee surgery, I’ve been...
Exam day can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can walk into the room feeling confident and prepared. While preparation in the lead-up to the exam is key,...
As exam time approaches, it’s important to remember that every exam period is an opportunity to learn, grow, and improve. Whether it’s your first time facing exams or you’ve done...
Text/Exam responses not addressing the question? Here’s six questions students can be asking themselves to improve. When it comes to preparing for exams, it’s easy to think that the hardest...
In recent decades, multiple new technologies have transformed students’ school experiences through changes in learning, teaching and assessment styles. AI is already doing the same, and the changes have not...
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