It has often been said that the key to being a top student is organization. Most of the time, this statement rings true. The best students often hold themselves to rigorous schedules, sometimes detailed down to the half an hour with the day’s scholarly activities, from revising notes to completing a certain portion of an […]
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Lazy Susans: Making the Most of a Lack of Motivation
It is not uncommon for students to occasionally lapse into a lack of motivation to complete schoolwork or study, although some may joke that this is a persistent state of being. Laziness emerges early on when children prefer play to work, middle schoolers begin to shirk their responsibilities, and in senior year, jabs are made […]
The Workings of Homework
Growing up, homework was the bane of the existences for many kids and today many schools have cut homework out of their practice. Although the thought of dropping homework altogether is tempting, a second thought may prove that homework is far from useless. Seal it in The most apparent benefit of homework is its purpose […]
How to Make Homework Time Less Frustrating
Completing homework can be a struggle for many students and it can cause a lot of conflicts and stress in families. Homework time does not have to be filled with anger, discouragement, frustration, and hurt. Use the strategies below to teach your child to complete homework without a fuss. Create a comfortable work space It […]
Don’t Stress, Assess!
For many post-secondary students, each month comes with its individual obstacles but none seem as trying as when the middle of the school year comes hurtling. With assignments and papers mounting and the tide of upcoming exams swelling underneath, it’s all too easy to be swept away by the current of stress. While stress is […]