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In this video, we have a look at the top 5 mistakes that students make leading up to exams. Once you realise what NOT to do, you'll know what the top students actually do when it comes to their exams.
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Think taking notes aren't THAT important? Think again! Effective note-taking can significantly increase your marks. Here's how.
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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!
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Students are like gaming consoles. Which one are you?
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Setting goals is vital in order to get where you want to go as a student. The top students do it, you should, too! Here's why.
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Do you only use black and blue ink when making your notes? We recommend you start using colour in your notes. Find out why in the video above.
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Homework is important, but in order to go above and beyond, you will need to prioritise non-required work...
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Reading poetry can be pretty difficult – the author is saying one thing, we’re thinking another thing, we don’t understand half the words being used and can’t work out why we’re reading it in the first place!
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The language can seem inaccessible and alienating and the huge themes tackled at first are totally incomprehensible. However, there are a few techniques you can use which will open up an entirely new world of Shakespeare, and in the long run enhance your exam answer.
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You’ve written your intro, planned out your key themes and are ready to get in to the main body of the essay…
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If what you’re looking for instead is ways to memorise information that takes as little time as possible, but which results in a high percentage of retention, then you’ve come to the right place.
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What's the neuroscience of stress? How can you use it to your advantage?
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Are your goals S.M.A.R.T? Let's find out.
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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.
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What if we told you that procrastination is pure maths? You probably won’t believe us, but it truly is as simple as an equation.
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Beliefs Are Key. Our beliefs open up a possibility of taking action. Just look at some of the top students that you know. To determine the success of a student, look into their beliefs and mindset.
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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.
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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!
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This exercise is not only to help you realise what your goals are, but also to help you realise 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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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
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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"
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Controling your environment means controling your attention which can massively improve your memory leading up to exams. Here's how to optimise your study environment.
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Do you usually leave your exam prep for the day before the exam? The top students start studying way before that. We'll share their secret with you in this video.
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One of the biggest problems students face when preparing for their exams is the struggle of procrastinantion. The only way to beat procrastination is to understand why you're doing it. Here are 4 reasons why you might be doing it and how to fix it.
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We all do it! Maybe you relate to some of these? It's important to remember that you are not alone in your struggles and that they can be overcome.
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Use these 7 tips to help you with music.
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Imagine doing 1/4 the work, and getting all the reults...
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Be different.
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Stressed? See how James uses a simple breathing technique to relieve stress.
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Stay on top of your note-taking across the year.
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Whatsapp study groups saved me for Politics...
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Instead of competing, why don't you learn from each other's mistakes?
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What can Steve Jobs teach us about studying?
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Use this tip so that you're constantly being exposed to vocab around your house.
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Memorising topic sentences by using 'Somebody that I used to know'...
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Want to do past exams but don't feel like you're ready to tackle a whole paper? Use Maya's tip to get through it!
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Here's why homework should NOT be your priority...
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Check out this system for note-taking that will save you time and improve your memory!
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How to do well in your drama performance exam
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Check out this simple and practical approach to structuring your introductory paragraph.
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What do you do when you get an exam back? Check the mark of course... but what do you do next?
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Our top picks for apps that help make study life easier!
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… is a complaint (excuse!) I have heard so many times over the years! And it is true: studying for languages is a tricky business and is unlike anything else we do across the school curriculum.
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The perfect technique for planning an essay when you're short on time (like in the exam).
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Your first exam is a milestone. Do it right.
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Here are the four key components of writing a strong, convincing essay
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So you’ve been given an assignment or project to do and have no idea where to start – never fear, Elevate is here to help get you to the point where you’re able to start writing!
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“If you have bad technique and you shoot a basketball a thousand times, all you are going to get good at, is shooting really badly.” – Michael Jordan
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Use this tip to make sure you're always tackling the toughest questions.
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