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Your teacher walks in. Surprise! Today, you will be taking a pop quiz. Let’s survey the room and take in the different responses. Some students will object and feel a rush of anger. Without much success, they will list the reasons as to why the teacher should postpone the quiz. “We are not prepared.” “You […]
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These days, there are lots of options available for after-school activities. From sports teams and karate classes to math clubs and music lessons, there’s something for everyone. Often, kids are involved in more than one extracurricular activity, each with its own unique benefits. When choosing which activities are good for each student, there are lots
Every year, millions of high school students sharpen their no. 2 pencils, ready their calculators, and bubble in their answer choices to determine their fate for college admissions. Over the years, standardized tests have evolved to become one of the biggest challenges a high school student can face, yet it is a foundational component to
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To some parents, playing outside means their kids end up with scrapes, sunburns, and bug bites. While these things are certainly possible, what a lot of people may not know is how important it is for children to spend time outside. A number of recent studies have discovered that time outdoors is essential to a
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For all age groups, extracurricular activities play a key role both in allowing students to develop their interests, hobbies, and talents outside of the classroom and provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate commitment and passion over time to decision-makers in college admissions offices. Universities review far more qualified applicants than they could ever hope
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We’re all familiar with the saying “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Many people repeat it, but often without further explanation. Some people may quote studies talking about weight-loss, but most people don’t realize other benefits of starting off the day with a good breakfast, especially for students. These days, the importance
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Summer vacation is finally upon us! The end of final exams and the beginning of summer is an exciting time for students, but it is crucial to maintain sound academic habits throughout the summer. Most schools assign summer assignments to keep students engaged and productive during their three-month break. Although the summer is a time
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Sometimes, learning and playing don’t have to be separate activities. Nowadays, you can incorporate learning and practicing executive function skills with brain games. If you haven’t read our previous post about EF skills, it may be worthwhile to read more about executive functioning skills in general before jumping into the science of brain games. In
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Finals week, the academic marathon, is finally upon us. As if you haven’t been stressed enough already during the school year with assignments, projects and all sorts of tests & quizzes – now comes a deluge of exams! You have five to seven comprehensive tests in quick succession. Although this week can be scary, the
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Whether we like it or not, technology has become a major part of our lives. Everything from the way we keep in touch to how we get up in the morning is connected through our phones, computers, and smartwatches. Following the rest of the world, classrooms are becoming more and more tech-friendly every year. Smartboards
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