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Multiple choice tests are a common assessment tool in schools and Post-Secondary Institutions (colleges and universities). These tests require a specific approach to studying. Multiple choice tests typically consist of a question or statement followed by several...

While delivering lectures or explanations can be necessary, it's through the art of effective questioning that truly empowers learners to engage critically, think deeply, and ultimately, master the subject matter. Effective questioning is the cornerstone of a dynamic...

Note-taking is a skill that is essential for anyone looking to organize thoughts, remember important information, or simply capture fleeting ideas. Whether you're a student, a professional, or someone who loves learning, mastering the art of note-taking can...

Parents often seek additional support for their children through tutoring. Whether it's to reinforce learning, address specific challenges, or enhance overall understanding, the role of tutors can be invaluable in a child's educational journey. However, for tutoring...

Experiential learning is an educational approach that emphasizes learning through experience, reflection, and application. Instead of passively absorbing information, students actively engage in activities, projects, and experiences that allow them to apply...

One innovative approach to teaching that has gained significant traction in recent years is cross-curricular learning. It is not feasible to keep math, science, language, arts, and history in isolation. There is simply too much to learn. Instead, teachers are...

Procrastination is a common challenge that many students (and others) face during their academic journey (or in life). Procrastination is often rooted in various factors, including fear of failure, lack of motivation, and poor time management skills. Recognizing the...

Effective study habits are the cornerstone of successful learning. Promoting good study habits can make a significant difference in the learning process for students striving for academic excellence. In this blog post, we'll explore the study habits that can, with a...

For some students, only having their lessons at school is either not enough or becomes boring. These students can consider studying in a group to see if they really understand the material, by explaining it to their peers or by having it explained to them by their...

With the approach of the time of year that most students dislike, it can seem like you have a lot of time to get everything ready. Whether that includes purchasing new clothes, backpacks, school supplies, or completing your summer wish list, it’s time for back to...

With school almost over (or already over for some students), summer can be a great time to decompress and regenerate to be ready for the next school year. But students can also take this time to get ahead of their schoolwork for next year. Putting in a little bit of...

With summer coming up, some students are debating whether they should take a course over the summer or if they should wait until the new school year and take it at night school. We’ve already covered some of the reasons students choose to take courses during the...

With summer quickly approaching (thankfully!), students and parents may start thinking about whether summer school is appropriate. As we’ve covered before, summer school is not only for students who cannot keep up with their regular studies. Here, we’ll cover some of...

It might seem counter-intuitive, but being involved in other activities can have a positive effect on students’ academia. Sports, hobbies which students do alone or with others are places that students can build certain skills and ideas which can help them within...

Scholarships are generally monetary awards given to students to help with their studies. They can be awarded based on academic achievements (student has an average over some percentage), for sports achievements (student has demonstrated particular promise in a sport),...

It might seem like it will never happen (the time between applying and acceptance can seem to take forever), then you receive your first acceptance letter, and your second and your third, etc.. Now that you have options, you are probably wondering how to select which...

With the Internet becoming so widespread, it might seem like any time you need it, it will be there. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Sometimes, there are situations where when you are studying, you will not have access to the Internet. In these moments, it...

With the start of applications for post-secondary institutions just around the corner (or have already started in some areas), we thought it would be beneficial to briefly cover how to choose a post-secondary institution. Here, we’ll provide some tips we received when...

It might be overwhelming when you are not sure of a concept and are not exactly sure who you should ask for help. This can be especially true if you are just starting at the school or Post-Secondary Institution, as you are not exactly sure who is responsible for what....

In the second part of a two-part series to better cover which subjects, and therefore which exams, are more likely to be difficult for you, we're covering how to study for exams that you decided are going to be difficult for you. Take a look at the post which covers...

In the first part of this two-part blog post, we will go into some details regarding how to figure out which exams might be difficult for you. The second part will go into more detail about how to prepare for a difficult exam. Now, it might be tempting to just listen...

When starting a new year in school, most students have at least some feelings of “I’ll do well this year” or “This’ll be the best year”; however, for most students these feelings fade very quickly. It does not have to be this way, though. There are a few simple steps...

For many students the start of this schoolyear will be the first time in a while that they have set foot inside a classroom that did not double as their bedroom/living/dining room. It can feel a little like starting at a new school (or may be exactly like that if...

Summer is a time when students relax and spend more time with friends outside, but this does not mean that this time cannot also be used to catch up on schoolwork that might have been missed or was not properly explained during the year. It might be daunting to think...

With the end of school drawing near, parents (and some students) are starting to think about whether they will continue with their tutoring or not during the summer months. As in any topic, there are pros and cons, and which point falls into which category will depend...

One of the hardest things in finding a tutor can be finding one that suits the student’s needs. There are some things to look for and some things that can tell you if a tutor is not right for me/my child. A very important point is that the student needs to be...

Yes, “lifelong learning” is starting to (or has already) become a cliché, but this is an important part of growing up. It is one of those things that needs to be nurtured and to some extent taught (at least the basics). Being a lifelong learner is generally defined as...