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According to Robert Sternberg, Professor of Psychology and Education at Yale University, ignoring students’ learning styles fails teachers and learners. Novastar Prep agrees! By understanding learning styles, education can become effective and productive. Teachers can provide a variety of activities that match different learning styles. This allows a greater number of students to showcase their intellectual… Continue reading →

If you’re not getting the academic results you want, you may need to change your study habits. Use effective study habits to better retain the information that you take in. The key is to study smarter, not harder.   Think it, Be it, Believe it! First of all, your attitude matters. If you are overwhelmingly distracted… Continue reading →

When kids think of homework, they think of boring assignments and drudgery. But homework doesn’ have to be boring at all! In fact, it can be a very fun experience. Every parent in America seems to have a hard time now and then getting children to do homework: their child is tired after a long day at school… Continue reading →

What does a successful student look like? What are their habits and practices? Let’s identify a few notable qualities that you can cultivate in your own child! 1. Successful students care about being in school and engaged in class. They miss class only in the event of an emergency, and know how to contact a few reliable classmates should they… Continue reading →

This is part one of a three part series on the characteristics of a successful student. In this portion, we will focus on a developing a plan to achieve an objective.   Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines success as 1.)  getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame 2.) the correct or desired result of an attempt     The… Continue reading →

Why is time management useful? The answer is simple; it allows us the opportunity to efficiently achieve our goals in all areas of  life! According to Wikipedia, “Time management is the act or process of planning and exercising conscious control over an amount of time to increase effectiveness, efficiency or productivity.”    Useful techniques for developing time management skills. 1.) Create a daily,… Continue reading →

Let’s crunch the numbers. Some of the most popular schools in the country are in the chart below. For each school, there is a substantial number of applicants. However, universities accept just a fraction of that. Test scores are a significant factor, of course, but most recruiters also consider a student’s history and personality. Has… Continue reading →

The first obstacle you face when your student does not have innate organizational skills is that helping your student become organized will take some time. The second is that finding a method that works may involve a lot of trial and error. Developing organizational skills takes time, effort, and cooperation to become habits. The goal is to develop skills that your student… Continue reading →

Who are the visual learners? Visual learners learn best through seeing. They tend to remember what they read or see more than what they’ve heard.   Note: While the ideas below are geared towards the strengths of visual learners, effective note organization and understanding how to use diagrams to one’s advantage are great study skills for all learners.… Continue reading →

  Can the words we use to praise our students sap the motivation to learn? Why is it that some students seem to excel at school right away, then burn out, while other students start slow, but finish first?   Good Intentions That Trigger the Trap   Emma and Noah wait for their teacher to return their… Continue reading →