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Getting Ready for Math Tests
Math. It’s an infamous four-letter word for many students, but as much as people try to deny it, math skills play an important role in today’s world – from personal finance to many job functions to (if you’re so inclined) … Continue reading
Taking a Real Break Over Spring Break
“There is more to life than merely increasing its speed” – Gandhi A recent documentary movie, Race to Nowhere, examines the pressure that many high school (and even middle school!) students place on themselves, particularly when they look at college … Continue reading
I Gotta See It!
I’ve talked in previous issues about the importance of knowing your own learning style preferences and working to build a bridge between how your teacher teaches and how you learn best. The focus of this issue is getting visual. Do … Continue reading
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Setting Second Semester Goals
A high jumper doesn’t just go out at the beginning of the season and start jumping as high as she can, hoping that she’ll eventually be competitive. Rather, she sets a goal for where she wants to be at the … Continue reading
Use Winter Break Well
Winter break is almost upon us, and hard-working students are surely looking forward to the chance to rest and recharge. However, the break is also an opportunity to catch up and—with exams on the horizon at most high schools—to work … Continue reading
Meaningful Contact with Teachers
In my last post, I talked about the need for making adjustments at this time in the school year, comparing these necessary adjustments to the adjustments a baseball or football team must make mid-game. I like the analogy, but it … Continue reading
The Perfect Organizing System…is a Myth
“Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.” –Thomas Jefferson Everyone knows that getting organized is a key to success, right? Unfortunately, most people also know that staying organized can be very challenging. I’m one of those people. I’ve spent decades … Continue reading
Practice Like you Plan to Play: Making Homework Time Count
When they see players starting to lose steam or loafing in practice, coaches often shout the reminder “The way you practice is the way you’re going to play!” Similarly, the way you approach your homework—your daily preparation for your classes—is … Continue reading
Taking Time to get Organized
The first few days of school can be a little slow, as you go from class to class hearing course descriptions, rules and expectations, but the pace will ramp up quickly. Time spent getting organized now will pay off over … Continue reading