This exercise is not only to help you realize what your goals are, but also to help you realize why you want to achieve them. The more reasons you have to achieve them, the more likely you’ll be to reach them. It’s also important that you write these down as you do them, don’t just answer in your head.
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Better advice. Better marks.Jemma from Gauteng (age 11) shares her tips for online learning:
“My sailing instructions for my fellow crew members sailing in the uncharted waters of online learning"
Be Like Harvard Students
Most students know what goals are and they know that it’s important to have goals. You probably hear it all the time, “goals are so important. Set goals for yourself” and so on and so forth. The people telling you this are definitely not wrong. However, something they often times leave out is that you actually need to write these goals down.
Teachers Are There For A Reason - Use It!
For some reason, many students think that they aren’t allowed to ask a teacher a question outside of class time. They think that teachers only exist during the school day, and then POOF! They disappear! Perhaps It can be intimidating to approach a teacher for extra help, but truth be told, that’s why they’re there!
As humans, we like to think that we’re amazing at everything. We know it’s bad to text and drive, and yet, people do it all the time. Why? Because they think they can multitask. Until they crash into the car in front of them. Here's the truth about multitasking.
Are Your Goals S.M.A.R.T?
Are your goals S.M.A.R.T? Let's find out.
How To Create A Study Group (That Actually Works)
Most students avoid creating study groups because they feel like it never works. We can help with a few tips as to how to create one that actually works. It's going to save you heaps of time, so listen up!
How To Stay Calm In The Exam Room
Stress can be a good thing, we actually need stress. However, too much stress can cloud the mind and shut all doors in your brains - especially during your exam. Avoid this by managing your stress in the exam room. Here's how.
The Pink Elephant In The Room - Use Mind Maps
Mind maps are often overlooked as an effective tool to remember work better. Consider using one to study next time! Here's why.
Learning Under Lockdown - Remember That?!
At the start of 2020, learners all over South Africa prepared excitedly for school tours, plays, matric dances and the like. And then suddenly – lockdown. From Umhlanga to Uitenhage to Upington, there isn’t any school or learner in South Africa that wasn’t radically impacted by the COVID-19 Lockdown. This meant schooling from home. Here are 5 quotes from young South Africans reminding us of what it was like to learn under lockdown
Managing Exam and Assignment Deadlines
Struggling with managing your exam and assignment deadlines? When we have a lot of work, it can feel like a mountain in front of us. Here's how to climb that mountain.
5 Biggest Exam Preparation Mistakes
In this video, we have a look at the top 5 mistakes that students make leading up to exams. Once you realize what NOT to do, you'll know what the top students actually do when it comes to their exams.
Students Are Like Gaming Consoles
Students are like gaming consoles. Which one are you?