Exam Tips

    Teachers speak

    Don’t know what teachers look for when marking your exam papers? Samantha Yong talked to some experienced teachers to find out what goes through their minds when they are marking your papers. read more >>

    Where should I study?

    Research has shown that conducive study environments help students attain better results. Look through this check list and see if you are maximising the ‘potential’ of your study area.  read more >>

    Reading 101

    Intimidated by the huge amount of required reading set by your teacher or lecturer? Not sure of what you are reading? We provide you with some reading tips for effective and efficient reading.  read more >>

    Points of reference

    Where can you find information to support your claims or points? Here are some places where you can start looking.  read more >>

    Making notes

    Lectures and note-taking go hand in hand. Research has shown that note-taking helps in the process of learning. Read on to find out more.  read more >>

    Listen and learn!

    We compiled a top 10 list of listening tips to help you listen better in classes or at lectures.  read more >>

    Getting it right!

    Studying and doing well in examinations is the bane of many a student. However doctorjob finds out that this doesn’t have to be the case as long as you have a positive mindset, and employ the right strategies and techniques.  read more >>

    Essays exposed!

    A major part of assignments at school, college or university deals with writing, be it long essays or just short summaries. Samantha Yong finds out what makes a good essay.  read more >>

    Famous quotes

    Find out what these famous people have to say about learning.  read more >>

    Exam strategies

    The thought of exams always brings with it an onslaught of sweaty palms, an erratic heartbeat and a furrowed brow. Here are some tips to help keep your cool when you feel like tearing your hair out!  read more >>