In my last blog I wrote a lot about reading and practice questions and how both are necessary to for memory consolidation and performance on tests. Below is a shorter explanation about why this is the case. Let me know what … Continue reading
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Hitting the Books: Training for Tests
When we think of learning, we often think of reading. Reading is one of the ways we acquire new information, particularly in school. A lot of the work I do with students relates to reading and a lot of the … Continue reading
Homeboy Industries
Have you heard of an organization called Homeboy Industries? I’ve just begun to learn about them and am fascinated. They provide jobs and training for people getting out of prison. They are located in Los Angeles and run by Father Boyle. … Continue reading
Hitting The Books: Avoiding the pitfalls of ineffective studying
Last time, I touched on the problems with reading for memorization in preparation for tests. With that in mind, I’d like to explore some concrete strategies that can help avoid studying pitfalls. Here are a few quick suggestions using REVIEW … Continue reading