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7 Common Problems Students Face When Learning German

by Christine Chadwick

The German language has a reputation for being notoriously challenging for English speakers to learn. Despite its steep learning curve, many students discover LEARNING GERMAN becomes easier once the language's grammatical and pronunciation rules are understood. Here are the common problems students ...

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7 Strategies for Taking Timed Exams

by Sarah Adams

When you're taking timed exams, the clock is ticking. If you don't answer all of the questions within the allotted time period, it can mean the difference between a pass or fail. Here's 7 strategies to help you beat the clock.

Keep Track of Time

Wear a watch and use your time wisely. Count the num...

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5 Elements of Winning a Science Project

by Sarah Adams

The elements of winning at a science project fair are really universal. While there is no standardised point system, judges base their scores on objectives, skills, data, interpretation and final presentation. Scores start out neutral and points are added and subtracted on these 5 elements to determ...

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Four Reasons a Bright Child May Not Test Well

by Sarah Adams

In the educational system today, exams seem more and more to define achievement. Standardised exams used in primary, secondary school, as well as college exams are used to judge performance, ability and intelligence for many different facets. However, children who do poorly on tests are not necessar...

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How to Use the PQRST Study Method

by Sarah Adams

All study methods aren't created equally. Are you optimizing your own study efforts? If you're like most students, the answer is probably "no." However, there's no reason to settle for less than your best when it comes to adopting study habits that yield results. The PQRST method is a valuable techn...

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