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Goal-Setting

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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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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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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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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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Students Are Like Gaming Consoles

Students are like gaming consoles. Which one are you? 

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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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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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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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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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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. 

Optimal Study Environments

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Cornell note-taking systems

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

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5 most common exam mistakes!

Have you made these common errors?

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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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Are you getting enough sleep?

Losing sleep in the lead up to exams can be more harmful to your marks than you think...

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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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Mindset = Marks

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

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Less work = more marks?

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

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Getting a study buddy

Studying with friends can be a big distraction...but it can also be a big help. do it properly! 

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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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3 steps to studying like a pro during the holidays

What can Steve Jobs teach us about studying?

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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

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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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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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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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Study Timetable

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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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Are you paying attention?

Your ability to pay attention to something has a huge influence on how much information you can take in during a study session

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Reading comprehension

Reading comprehension is a skill you’ll need for many years to come, and it can seem tricky when faced with lots of information.

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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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Top 17 Apps a student shouldn't live without

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

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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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Note-Taking Planner

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

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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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Non-Required Task Planner

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

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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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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