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REFLECTIONS: WHAT SHOULD I ASK?
Updated: March 17, 2021 Reflections are an important part of metacognition. However, sometimes an individual does not even know what questions to ask to begin
NO HOMEWORK, THAT’S GREAT ISN’T IT? No. Homework is an important part of the learning process. By skipping homework students are missing out on reinforcement,
EFFECTIVE WAYS TO STUDY It is important to start to year off strong and begin studying right away. Many students are unsure of the most
METACOGNITION Updated: March 19, 2021 Metacognition is a critical part of the learning process. It is actually just the act of thinking about thinking. Students
COLLEGE ESSAY
THE COLLEGE ESSAY Updated: March 19, 2021 One of the most stressful parts of the college application process for students is the college essay. Many
TEST TAKING TIP 5: EXTENDED ANSWER QUESTIONS
Updates: April 8, 2021 Extended response questions or essays are typically one of the hardest type of exam questions for students. The answer is fully
TEST TAKING TIP 4: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Some times a student might get stuck on a short answer question. Since the question is more open-ended, it is easier to forget the answer.
TEST TAKING TIP 3: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Part of taking a multiple choice exam, is knowing how to approach the exam and the questions. If a student is stuck on a question,
TEST TAKING TIP 2: STRESS MANAGEMENT
Updated April 8, 2021 When taking exams, some students get stressed. There are many strategies that students can use the manage their stress during an
TEST TAKING TIP 1: TIME MANAGEMENT
Written By: Stephanie Dunaieff 1. Budget your time Figure out how many questions are on the test and how long you have to take the
COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES IN HIGH SCHOOL
Written By: Stephanie Dunaieff Many schools offer a variety of college level classes including AP, IB, or classes provided by a local college. Many of
ELECTIVE CLASSES IN HIGH SCHOOL
Written by: Stephanie Dunaieff There are many options for electives. Electives are offered in every subject area of the core classes. There are a certain