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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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Tips and Tricks for Online Learning

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

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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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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Goal-Setting Exercise

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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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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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. 

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Learning Under Lockdown - Remember That?!

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

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

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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 optimize your study environment. 

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4 Reasons For Procrastination & How To Fix It

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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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 brain - especially during your exam. Avoid this by managing your stress in the exam room. Here's how. 

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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. 

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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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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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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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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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I do all my homework, but how do I get top marks?

Homework is important, but in order to go above and beyond, you will need to prioritise non-required work...

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What is stress doing to your brain?

What's the neuroscience of stress? How can you use it to your advantage?

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Lucy's top 10 memory hacks

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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An introduction to mindfulness

An easy technique to try, but very difficult to master. Can you?

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Sitting your first exam? 3 things I wish i knew...

Your first exam is a milestone. Do it right. 

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How to ace an oral presentation

Afraid of public speaking? Here’s some simple tips to help you prepare for your oral presentation.

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Using whatsapp for study

Whatsapp study groups saved me for Politics...

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Learning from other people's mistakes

Instead of competing, why don't you learn from each other's mistakes?

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How to STAND OUT!

Be different. 

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Less work = more marks?

Imagine doing 1/4 the work, and getting all the reults...

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Releasing stress

Feeling stressed out? Check out this video to see how to keep stress manageable. 

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Memorising an essay

Memorising topic sentences by using 'Somebody that I used to know'...

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Topic by topic, question by question

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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3 steps to studying like a pro during the holidays

What can Steve Jobs teach us about studying?

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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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Are you making this productivity mistake?

How do you measure your productivity? Are you the sort of person who tells your friends, "man, i studied for 3 hours last night?"

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Memorising vocab

Use this tip so that you're constantly being exposed to vocab around your house. 

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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 this simple technique

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

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The Bulletproof Booklet

How do you know you're ready for exams? Have you covered everything? Using the bulletproof booklet will ensure that you walk into the exam knowing that you're ready and prepared for anything. 

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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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Non-required task planner

Here's why homework should NOT be your priority...

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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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Note-taking planner

Stay on top of your note-taking across the year.

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"I can't learn languages"

 … 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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Top 17 Apps a student shouldn't live without

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Our top picks for apps that help make study life easier!

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Planning for a project

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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How to plan an essay

Here are the four key components of writing a strong, convincing essay

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The 2 minute essay plan

The perfect technique for planning an essay when you're short on time (like in the exam).

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5 most common exam mistakes!

Have you made these common errors?

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Top 10 English Tips

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Top 10 do's and don'ts for succeeding in English

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Cornell Note-taking systems

Check out this system for note-taking that will save you time and improve your memory!

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3 top tips for Drama & Theatre

How to do well in your drama performance exam

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How to hack Spanish

How many ways can you express an opinion? These small sentence structures can make all the difference...

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5-step History Introductions

Check out this simple and practical approach to structuring your introductory paragraph.

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What to do when you get an exam back

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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7 tips for acing music

Use these 7 tips to help you with music. 

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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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How to read poetry

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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Writing history essays

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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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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Ben's 3 tips for reducing stress

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