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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...
Ingrid Laguna joined the Organising Students team in April 2025 – here’s 10 facts about Ingrid that you might be interested to learn! As a writer, I have learnt the...
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 educators, we are constantly balancing the needs of diverse learners while managing workload and classroom expectations. A common concern is that inclusive practices—strategies designed to support students with additional...
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...
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