With revision season comes a range of revision methods that go beyond note-taking. Here are five of the best that help with retention, memorisation and retrieval.
Spaced repetitionSpaced repetition is a learning technique that involves reviewing material at increasing intervals of time. The ide...
Read more ›There's much debate about the best way to revise, with an emphasis on active revision techniques. Yet note-taking remains one of the most popular ways for students to revise. We examine whether the method is beneficial and how it works for your child.
There is an idea that revision note-taking is a...
Read more ›With the news that handwriting may boost brain connections more than typing, we look at the best optimal learning strategies.
A recent study suggests that handwriting can enhance connectivity across various brain regions, some of which play crucial roles in learning and memory.
In a study publishe...
Read more ›If you're looking to improve your maths skills, look no further. We round up the best free resources, courses and qualifications to make use of as an adult maths learner.
March 14 is International Day of Mathematics (IDM), also known as Pi Day. This day helps promote the importance of maths and its...
Read more ›When it comes to putting off what you need to do, we're all guilty. According to research, nearly a quarter of us (25%) chronically procrastinate, with those between 14 and 29 years old most likely to procrastinate daily. With that in mind, we look at how to solve your child's procrastination habit ...
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