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Apr 10 2007

Put Off Procrastination – It’s Hazardous to Teen’s Study Health

Published by Jennifer under Study Tips, Teens

Procrastination is bad; it’ll ruin every other plan if you don’t stop it in its tracks. If you’ve got to do something then go ahead and get it done. This really applies to schoolwork, and knowing how to schedule your time will stop the ole procrastination bug right in its track. Besides, you have other [...]

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Apr 08 2007

Improving Memory – A Great Way to Reinforce Teenage Study Habits

Published by Jennifer under Study Tips, Teens

So much to remember and so little time, is probably what you’re thinking about studying for tests and pop quizzes in high school. Believe it or not, you can find ways to improve your memory skills by following a few simple techniques for that old brain. Don’t let a test or any huge amount of [...]

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Apr 07 2007

Top Five Study Tips so that Teens Can Stay Focused

Published by Jennifer under Study Tips, Teens

Being a teen means having a lot of things going on at one time, or at least thinking about a lot of things at the same time. Being organized means finding tips that can help you stay that way, and get the most out of your time studying. You’ll see the results, too, because great [...]

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Apr 01 2007

Diversionary Tactics – How You Can Help your Teen Prepare to Study

Published by Jennifer under Study Tips, Teens

Getting a teen to study can be like pulling teeth. There’s always an excuse such as their busy talking on the cell phone, or need to send an email about, of all things, a homework assignment. You might find yourself as mom or dad wondering how you can get your children to sit down and [...]

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Mar 30 2007

Savvy Shorthand Techniques Every Teen Should Know

Published by Jennifer under Study Tips, Teens

If you’re a teen that has trouble taking notes, you’re not alone. A lot of adults find it difficult to take notes, too. It’s a talent that has to be developed over time, and you can modify it to suit your needs. Sometimes teachers just talk too fast, and at times, you’ll find that their [...]

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Mar 15 2007

Great Teenage Tips for Better Note Taking in High School

Published by Jennifer under Study Tips, Teens

If you find that your notes from school are a mess, then take the time to learn about a few different methods that will help you to have clear and concise notes that you can study with. Taking notes in class is extremely important because teachers often won’t follow the textbook word for word. In [...]

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Mar 15 2007

Teenager’s Guide to Effective Study Habits

Published by Jennifer under Study Tips, Teens

Effective is the key word when thinking about how to study. There’s a way that works for just about everyone, and finding out how time proven methods will help you get good grades makes high school a breeze if you apply them. Of course, everyone is different, and you can adapt some of these tips [...]

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Mar 03 2007

School Study Hall – An Effective Tool for Teenage Study Habits?

Published by Jennifer under Study Tips, Teens

It’s a well known fact that the environment in which one studies must be one that is conducive to studying.  No doubt, this is why the school study hall was put into place.  As the name suggests, study hall is a time period devoted to studying.  Students bring in their books and homework and spend [...]

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Mar 01 2007

Why Learning Styles Affect a Teenager’s Study Habits

Published by Jennifer under Study Tips, Teens

Schoolwork is important for teenagers. Understanding the subjects that is taught in middle school and high school set the stage for the rest of a teenager’s life.  The ability to learn this information is key.  By the time kids reach their teenage years, their learning styles have already been realized.  Children begin developing their learning [...]

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Feb 27 2007

Why Organization Skills are Important in Teenager’s School Success

Published by Jennifer under Study Tips, Teens

Organizational skills are so important in your teen’s success at school. Studies have shown that people that are disorganized don’t do well in work or life. Having a schedule is based around being organized in a lot of areas, not just homework. Your child needs to find a workable but flexible routine at home first, [...]

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