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Elementary School

Mar 05
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How to Advocate for Yourself: Skills Every Student Needs

By Accommodations, Elementary School, Learning Differences, Middle School, Study Skills
Introduction While most students and parents are aware of the basic skills a student needs to succeed in an academic setting, such as study habits, dedication, and critical thinking skills, one important skill that many people overlook is self-advocacy. Self-advocacy may mean different things for different students depending on where they are in their academic…
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Feb 11
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Working Through and Overcoming Test Anxiety

By ACT, AP Exams, CSET/CBEST/RICA, Elementary School, High School, HSPT, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, SSAT, Study Skills, Test Prep
The Myth of “Crippling” Test Anxiety We’ve all heard stories about epic test anxiety: A student who is well-prepared and knows the material suddenly can’t perform on test day. In my experience working with hundreds of students over the years, however, I have found this story to be a myth. While it is typical—and often…
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Oct 26
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Digital Hygiene for Study: Better Habit, Better Student, Better Grades

By Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Study Skills, Test Prep
Introduction to Digital Hygiene A study found that high school and college students spend around a quarter of class time texting, gaming, and swiping on apps. Does that sound accurate to your experience? Does it seem excessive, or just fine? Some students believe unrestricted device usage is bad for their study habits. Some don't see…
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