December 2006
Monthly ArchivesReducing Examination Anxiety
There are several students who are anxious or nervous whenever they take exams and because they are fearful, these students often got unimpressive test results. But there are ways to reduce test anxieties, all you need to do is prepare and anticipate the forthcoming examinations. Tell yourself that an examination is just a way of … Continue Reading
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LASSI Assessment
LASSI or Learning And Study Strategies Inventory assessment is a paid but comprehensive assessment about the students’ knowledge on the use of learning and study strategies associated to their specific skill, will and self-regulation components of strategic learning. The focus of LASSI assessment is on both covert and overt thoughts, behaviors, attitudes and beliefs that … Continue Reading
Ginkgo Biloba As Memory Booster
Taking Ginkgo Biloba is probably one of the oldest and most popular supplements known to enhance memory. This supplement is particularly well known for college students and students who are enrolled in courses in medicine, law, engineering and other science based courses that entail lots of memorization activities. Many students who are taking series of … Continue Reading
Chewing Gum Can Improve Memory
Yes! Chewing gum can help to improve memory and enhance cognitive power. But to be more specific, it is not the gum that can actually improve our memory, but the act of continuous chewing or moving of our jaw. And gum of course induce the act of chewing, and can make chewing more fun! The … Continue Reading
What Does It Takes To Be An Active Learner
Active learning is generally the best method of studying because it is proven to be the most beneficial to students. Active learning also yields impressive grades to the students. But what does it takes to be an active learner? An active learner is one who always attends the class regularly and make sure that all … Continue Reading
Different Methods of Memorizing
There are actually several methods of memorizing that we could use to remember effectively. But some of the methods I often use in memorizing is through the use of Acronym, Acrostic and Rhymes. Acronym is the method of creating combination of letters so you can easily recall certain enumerations. For example if you want to … Continue Reading
How To Read Faster By Skimming
Skimming is a type of reading that will allow you to read quickly without compromising the essential information that you want to obtain. This is usually done when you are running out of time and you have to submit an important paper work. It can also be practice while reading your morning newspaper. Imagine by … Continue Reading
