Archive for the 'Better Grades' Category
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The educational system today has less and less influence on students than ever before. The infiltration of technology (Google) and communication modalities (Smartphones and Facebook) are destroying the traditional boundaries of school (discipline) and the ‘outside world’. When I was in school I studied and ‘focused’. I am not advocating that all technological progress is […]
If you are struggling to learn a new subject, it might be because of your learning style. I cover this in detail in my study guide in detail, but one of our readers offers this great inspirational story that might help you. Hi Marc, I was helping Fred with his upcoming “electricity” exam last evening. […]
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Today’s blog post is based on an outstanding comment left by Renee… I thought it was important and relevant enough to add to it and share additional term paper writing tips or when you have a long essay or a thesis to write. Renee’s comments are italicised… Your tip for writing long papers is brilliant. […]
I previously blogged about Exam-Taking Tips with the second suggestion highlighting the encoding specificity principle when studying for an important exam. In a recent Scientific American article, they explain why walking through a doorway makes you forget. As a student preparing for an important exam or test, you can use this to either NOT forget […]
As a reader or subscriber to this blog, you know I am a huge fan of MindMapping. I used it as a student to collect and gather all my study notes before important tests and exams. I now use it in business for all my strategic planning and as a visual tool for personal goal […]
This chart shows the progressive relationship between data, information, knowledge and wisdom. Simply put, the larger the base, the higher the pyramid. In other words, if you want to acquire wisdom, the more data and information you can process, the better. The faster you can read, the more you can read. The more you can […]
If you thought doodling was a waste of time – think again. This short 5-minute video reveals the creativity that lies hidden in all of us and how it can help you get better grades. If you want to learn the ultimate in note taking skills – try MindMapping! Doodling Can Help You Get Better […]
“A students know they get graded on performance. C students think they get graded based on effort.” – Dr Marc Dussault
If you dread exams, you’re not alone. I don’t know anyone who likes exams, but there are people who get very anxious and dread midterms and finals. Chances are, you dread exams because you’re not prepared – or more likely you don’t “feel” like you’re sufficiently or adequately prepared. We’ve all been there at some […]
I get a lot of emails from all over the world on an on-going basis. I had never heard of this technique to reduce stress for students who are under pressure to get better grades. I have no idea if it works. Since it can’t hurt, if you feel stressed about school or upcoming exams […]
Taking notes is so 20th Century now that we’ve discovered the incredible power of Mind Mapping. Even though it’s been around for several decades, only a very select few use it to become ‘super learners’. The primary reason is that when asked, most people don’t think they are artistically gifted or talented. Therein lies the […]
Today’s post is what I call antimimeticisomorphism in action Making something hard to read means it is more likely to be remembered! A PARADOX of education is that presenting information in a way that looks easy to learn often has the opposite effect. Numerous studies have demonstrated that when people are forced to think hard […]
Today’s post is quick and to the point because The Economist Magazine recently reported that 75% of student time is used for socialising, recreation and sleeping and only 7% for studying. It’s no mystery why so many students are struggling to get good grades. Stop reading this and get back to your books!!!!
