Boost your learning with science-backed study techniques proven to improve focus, retention, and performance. These practical ...

At the end of each semester, students are left with a single grade to let them know how well they did in a course. They are not, however, often given strategies on how to improve those grades in the ...

At some point, your child will hit a homework hurdle or test prep trouble. As a parent, your instinct might be to dive in and “fix” it: find a tutor, binge on executive functioning articles, and, in a ...

Knowledge is the essence of smart thinking. No matter how much raw intelligence you have, you are not going to succeed at solving complex problems without knowing a lot. That's why we spend the first ...

Instead of using your usual study methods (and getting the same results you always get, for better or worse) this is the year to level up. There are plenty of great ways to review and retain material, ...

Do you feel that your best efforts fall short? Although many students think that working harder means doing better in the classroom, you should study smarter, not harder. Your retention of knowledge, ...

A course syllabus serves as a road map for navigating the upcoming term and content that will be covered, but researchers believe it could support students’ self-directed learning as well. A November ...

To effectively balance work and study, it’s crucial to prioritize your tasks. Identify the most critical and urgent tasks in both areas of your life and tackle them first. Creating a to-do list can ...

We rely on these study techniques because they seem sensible and straightforward. But just because they’re familiar and easy doesn’t mean they’re effective. In fact, research has shown that many ...

Penny Van Bergen receives funding from the Australian Research Council, the Association for Psychological Science, and the NSW Department of Education. With school and university exams looming, ...

The Importance of Breaks During Study Sessions As board exams draw near, students often feel overwhelmed by the need to study extensively. The combination of a vast syllabus, time constraints, and the ...