Study Skills & Learning Strategies

The Pomodoro Technique for Improved Study Time
The Pomodoro Technique For more manageable and less overwhelming study sessions What is the Pomodoro Technique? The Pomodoro Technique is a way to make studying

The Importance of Study Skills
The Importance of Study Skills: In School, In Career, In Life by Matthew Finley One of the most important aspects when it comes to high

3rd Grade Math Struggles and How to Help
3rd Grade Math Struggles? Here is How to help by Ash Kirkland If your child is having a tough time with math this year, you’re

Five Benefits to Summer Tutoring
Five Benefits to Summer Tutoring Increased Retention of This Year’s Material Our tutors can develop a curriculum that will help your student retain the material

4rd Grade Math Struggles and How to Help
4rd Grade Math Struggles? Here is How to help by Ash Kirkland Fourth grade can be a challenging time for many students, especially in math.

Performing at a High Level: Getting Motivated in School
Performing at a High Level in School From a 2.4 to Straight As… Hello student. My name is Colin, I am currently enrolled at IU

Productive Note Taking for Complex Classes
Productive Note Taking in Complex Classes Background: My name is Colin, I am going on senior year at IU pursuing a double major in Physics

5th Grade Math Struggles and How to Help
5rd Grade Math Struggles? Here is How to help by Ash Kirkland Fifth grade marks a significant transition in math education. Students are introduced to

Why Pushing Your Struggling Student Doesn’t Usually Work
Why Pushing Your Struggling Student Doesn’t Usually Work Why do students struggle and how can study skills be improved? Michael Jones writes about the importance

Two Tools for Improving Memorization
Two Tools for Improving Memorization 1. Productive Use of Flash Cards Every student knows what flashcards are, but here are a few simple practices to

The Eagles and the A-Student
The “Secret” to Achieving High Grades (And in sports, career, and most other pursuits) Glenn Frey, the late and great co-founder of the band The

Study Tips for 3rd – 5th Graders
Four Simple Study Tips for 3rd – 4th Graders by Alysa Craigie Your kid is smart. They try to do well, but… why can’t they

Overcoming Test Anxiety
Overcoming Test Anxiety 10 Tips and Considerations A little nervousness before a test is normal and can help sharpen your mind and focus your attention.

Better Organization = Better Grades
Get Organized. Get Better Grades Often, when students are struggling in a class, the first issue we identify is the student’s lack of organization. Here