Analysing an exam question 101

Analysing an exam question 101

by | Nov 6, 2014 | Higher Education

While a sound knowledge of the subject being tested is integral to exam success, it’s also about how you answer the questions. Aligning your knowledge with the specific intention of the question will ensure you get the best results. There are many types of exam...
Exam Strategies 101

Exam Strategies 101

by | Nov 2, 2014 | Higher Education

No matter how well you’ve studied, everyone begins their exam with a blank piece of paper. Studying is like preparing for a journey and as soon as you start writing, you set foot on it. Here are some strategies for you to get the best mileage out of your studying...
Exam Preparation 101

Exam Preparation 101

by | Oct 29, 2014 | Higher Education

“Victorious warriors win first and then go to war” wrote Sun Tzu in The Art of War. As dramatic as it might seem, it’s applicable to entering an exam. Students who study successfully do so by applying successful learning strategies. Cramming the night before is like...
Commonly Confused Words

Commonly Confused Words

by | Sep 12, 2014 | Higher Education

There are a lot of words out there.  In fact there are at least a quarter of a million distinct English words -and when you add on inflections, local vocabularies and words that are now obsolete, there are probably closer to three quarters of a million. So it’s not...
Bright Ideas for studying at night

Bright Ideas for studying at night

by | Aug 13, 2014 | Higher Education

Some might find the glow of their lamp and the chirping of the crickets peaceful. Others might see it as a gauntlet dividing them from their ever so soft pillows. Preferences aside, studying at night is a fact of life. You’ve got to do it, so do it well. Here are some...