You walk into the test feeling calm, cool, and collected. You studied hard. Prepared for this exact moment. And you’re ready. You’re going to ace this test. Then you get your exam. What is this? So many questions. All different kinds. Multiple choice, short answer. Even an essay. Your temple throbs as you read one […]
Phew. It’s the end of the unit. You’ve made it through all the monotonous lectures, all the quizzes and note taking. But now it’s time to (literally) put your knowledge to the test. You’re sure studying will be a breeze. After all, if you knew it the first time, why should this time be any
It’s every students dream. You walk into the test knowing exactly what’s on it. You know the questions and the answers. No guesswork at all. You coast through the test. And breeze on out of the room, comfortable in your perfect score. Nice, yeah. But it’s not going to happen. There’s no way you can
Phew. You’ve been working away on your class for weeks. You’ve kept up with the reading. Taken notes in class. Done the homework. This might be your best quarter ever. Yay! But it’s not over yet.. you still need to take the test. The thought sends a shiver down your spine. You studied the material.
It started with just one assignment. You thought you’d put it off until tomorrow. No harm in that. But the next day there was another. It wasn’t due immediately, so you put it off. Before long, you were drowning in work. And hating yourself for it. Hey, we’ve all been there. Procrastination happens to everyone.
Snack. Check. Bathroom. Check. Messages. Checked. There’s nothing standing in your way. Books are all laid out. Waiting. It’s time to do some homework. Hmmm…. Which subject should you study? What should you do first? As you look over your assignments, the brief momentum you felt evaporates. You have so much on your plate. You
We all know that feeling. You’ve just gotten home from school. The day dragged on and on. The only thing you want to do right now is relax and hang with your friends, play video games, or watch some TV. You settle in to do just that. But then you spot your backpack on the
You’ve been working hard. Learning a ton. You’ve picked up many strategies so far. Practiced them. Tried them your own. But there are so many skills. Habits to build. (And forging habits is not easy!) You think back over them all, and feel a little overwhelmed. You wonder how you can fit it all in.
Class wasn’t that long ago. Why do your notes look like gobbledygook already? With a little effort, you recover the gist. And faintly recall a smattering of the teacher’s chatter. It slowly dawns on you. In a week, you won’t be able to make heads or tails of these chicken scratches. Hmm… Should you rewrite them freshly?
You get to class. Feeling fine. You’ve prepared. Done the reading. Scribbled some questions. Ready to soak it in. Maybe even participate. Maybe. Then you start to notice them. All around you. The distractions. A mower outside. Noisy fan. Students chattering. Sneaking their phones. Your own thoughts popping up. How are you supposed to focus
