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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

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The Science Of Procrastination

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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Why Humans Can't Multitask

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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Tips and Tricks for Online Learning

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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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6 Silly Things All Students Do

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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Avoid Using An Exercise Book

Most students make their notes using an exercise book. There is actually a more effective way to store your notes, and it can impact how well you remember your work. Find out why in this video.

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Are Your Goals S.M.A.R.T?

Are your goals S.M.A.R.T? Let's find out. 

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4 Reasons For Procrastination & How To Fix It

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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. 

You Make Your Beliefs... And They Make YOU!

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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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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. 

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Are You Using Colour In Your Notes?

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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When Should You Start Preparing For Your Exams?

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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Optimal Study Environments

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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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!

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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 realise what NOT to do, you'll know what the top students actually do when it comes to their exams. 

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Goal-Setting Exercise

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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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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!

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4 Tips For Effective Note-Taking

Think taking notes aren't THAT important? Think again! Effective note-taking can significantly increase your marks. Here's how. 

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Goal-Setting

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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Students Are Like Gaming Consoles

Students are like gaming consoles. Which one are you? 

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Short-Term Planner

Does this goal scare you? Like a mountain climber staring up at the summit, it is easy to get demotivatoed by our goals. Here's how to make it more manageable.

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How smart do you have to be?

How smart do you have to be to get top marks?

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Why are you studying?

To most of us, it will come as little surprise that the research shows the country’s top performing students, year after year, are the ones who have developed a clear reason to study.

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How to STAND OUT!

Be different. 

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Using WhatsApp for study

Whatsapp study groups saved me for Politics...

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Dissolve stress with this simple technique

Stressed? See how James uses a simple breathing technique to relieve stress. 

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FREE eBook: Science of Student Success

Elevate Education's best selling study guide, 'The Science of Student Success' has sold over 10,000 copies. Get yours free here!

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Mindset = Marks

Everyone: "I can't do maths".  The Truth: "You can't do maths...yet."   

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Going to uni? 11 things I wish I knew...

The transition from school to uni can be daunting and overwhelming. Here are 11 things I wish I knew before starting my degree:

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5 most common exam mistakes!

Have you made these common errors?

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Studying...in the bathroom?

We all spend a lot of time there... why not use it to your advantage?

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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. 

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When is your Zone of Effectiveness?

Ever had that feeling like you're "in the zone". Start paying attention, and using that zone to do your best work.

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How to make Shakespeare make sense

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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Practice does NOT make perfect

“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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Speeding up study without cramming

Not much time until exams? Use these simple stpes to get the essentials done in time!

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Transitioning to High School

Moving up to high school can be one of the more stressful and overwhelming experiences for anyone growing up! 

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Using past exams - closed book

Use this tip to make sure you're always tackling the toughest questions. 

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Dissolve stress with simple technique