This time of year high school seniors are well into the college application process. And underclassmen are feeling the pressure to build good resumes in preparation for their turn through this process. After reading the article in Monday’s, November 9, Washington Post, “Hey, colleges: Care about my grades, not my […]
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Too often students complain about the unfair loss of points on tests and papers because of failure to follow directions. While oral directions may be more difficult to remember than written, ALL directions must be followed. Here are a few tricks to assure all directions are followed and full credit […]
Many students often disrobe as they enter the house at the end of the school day. The backpack falls to the floor as they run to the fridge for snacks and a trail of belongings follows their path as the after school hours progress. The “Where’s my…?”
The easiest method and best tool for test preparation is the Cornell Note Taking Method (CNM).
How long can we expect a student stay focused? If your students start looking like the one above or like this, you know you have surpassed that student’s attention span. Studies have shown that students stay focused anywhere from 5 – 30 minutes before their minds begin to wander. The […]
Overwhelmed with piles of mail? Annoyed by interest on late bill payments? This week I received a request from a woman trying to manage her piles of mail. I assured her she was not alone. According to the National Association of Professional Organizers we lose one year of better spent time searching for lost items, […]
Often students and parents complain about hours spent on homework. It has been proven that working when most focused greatly diminishes homework time and improves memory of content. (Why Can’t Students Just Pay Attention?) How to diminish homework time by increasing your focusing time? Finish a snack before beginning homework. Set out […]
When the free time of summer fades and the school year begins, adjusting to school schedules, sports practice, music lessons and dance recitals can make the fall an intimidating time of year. Sometimes it feels like an impossibility to complete all that’s on the plate. And maybe it is impossible. Maybe […]
There are numerous areas in the home where homework can be completed, but the most successful spaces are where students can remain focused without distractions (i.e. No telephone, television). The traditional desk is certainly not necessary, and a portable supply box can make any space functional. Many students like to […]
As students head into the new school year after a lengthy summer vacation, they are often pumped to succeed. They arrive with new backpacks, binders and an array of assorted school supplies. How to manage all of this can sometimes be challenging especially for those with lockers and who move […]