Product Review – DIY Homework

Studying for the SATs: Khan Academy and College Board

October 15, 2018

Active Learning, College, Khan, Product Review, Quizzable, SAT/ACT, Studying

Do you feel overwhelmed studying for the SAT? There is a lot of contradictory advice floating around. Paying for books or tutoring can also get expensive, and there is often no evidence they can fill exact gaps or increase scores. With all that students need to do in high school, they need to know that the time they are using to study is effective. I suggest that students use Khan Academy’s FREE SAT platform to study for their exams. Using…

Quizlet Tips and Tricks

August 13, 2018

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Product Review, Quizlet, Quizzable, Study Skills, Studying, Technology

One of the most effective ways to learn new material is to quiz or test yourself. An excellent tool for self-quizzing is Quizlet. Quizlet offers students a lot of advantages over traditional flash cards because it uses an algorithm to help students avoid illusions of knowing. In addition to traditional flashcards, students can create quizzable diagrams from photographs, screenshots, or the Quizlet Database. The combination of text and visuals create a potent learning tool. It is a powerful tool that…

Review: My Class Tracker – College

July 2, 2018

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Goals, Habits, Homework, Planners, Procrastination, Product Review, Study Skills

Do you need a planner for college? My Class Tracker has introduced a College version of their student planner. The college version reflects the unique needs of college students. The College version of My Class Tracker can help students plan ahead, manage their time, increase their study skills, prevent procrastination, and help them achieve their goals. Like 0

Review: My Class Tracker – High School and Middle School

April 30, 2018

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Extracurricular Activities, Homework, Planners, Product Review, Study Skills

I am always searching for great planners for my students. It is often difficult to find a good planner that accurately captures the unique scheduling needs of students. After listening to an interview with the designer, of My Class Tracker, I decided to test with a few with of my students. My students who used the planner thought that it was better than the other systems they had been using. They universally felt that it helped them organize their school…

Review: ScholarPrep College Organizer

March 26, 2018

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College, Extracurricular Activities, Goals, Motivation, Organization, Planners, Product Review

Are you stressed about college the college admissions process? There is understandably a lot of excitement stress around preparing for college. The process can feel overwhelming. I have found that the key to successfully navigating this process is to start early and to keep track of the awards, accomplishments, and events along the way. This approach can help students and parents be less anxious about because there are concrete steps they can take to shape their future proactively and will be…