Evan Weinberger

Students often struggle with assignments during the first week or two. To be clear, this isn’t because there are too many assignments; rather, it’s often because there aren’t enough. This period, instead of being busy, can seem like an extension of summer. Students might find themselves with little to do, leading them to maintain their […]

As students head back to school in the next few weeks, there’s a sense of optimism. Back to school season is a time of fresh beginnings and new challenges, but one old habit often reappears: cramming. While cramming might seem like a quick fix for last-minute studying, it’s actually one of the least effective ways

Parents often ask us what their students should be working on over the summer. Summer break is an excellent time to fill in content gaps from prior years, build a stable foundation for the next year, or utilize advanced coursework to strengthen compensatory skills. Although every student is different, one skill we generally recommend working

Nobody likes a helicopter parent, right? Most of us have heard the term used at some point, probably in a critical way, but what exactly is a “helicopter parent”? Before we dive into the details of helicopter parenting, we need to understand exactly what it means. The first usage of the term appeared in the

This blog post is about a controversial subject. Well, it’s a controversial subject for students, at least. As summer approaches, students eagerly anticipate a break from school routines, embracing the freedom and relaxation that come with the longer, sunnier days of June and July. Breaks are important, yes. But too much of a good thing

Executive Function (EF) refers to a set of cognitive processes that help individuals manage themselves and their resources to achieve goals. These processes include working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control, which together enable planning, focusing attention, remembering instructions, and juggling multiple tasks effectively. EF skills are crucial not just in academic settings but across

Final exams are similar to Olympic events. Just as an athlete trains relentlessly for four years for an event that may last mere seconds, students spend months preparing for exams whose outcomes hinge largely on their performance in a few crucial hours. For athletes, while the preparation phase is extensive, the true test of their

As the final exams conclude, a common scene unfolds among students: stacks of notes are discarded, textbooks close for the last time, and school-built routines dissolve into the onset of summer freedom. For many, the end of exams triggers an immediate shift away from academics, a well-deserved break from months of study and stress. In

For better or worse, cumulative exams are a constant of academic life. Although they seem like mere elongated versions of traditional assessments, in reality, these exams test much more than recall. They assess a student’s ability to integrate and apply knowledge across various topics in a truncated time frame. Given their comprehensive nature and the

This is usually the month when final exam preparation finally becomes tangible. For months, students and teachers discuss cumulative exams in the abstract; this is when things get real. End-of-year assessments are not just tests of knowledge, but trials of organized thought and sustained focus. By integrating three simple principles we can help students develop