A Second (Or Third) Wind

With the beginning of December, we are in the concluding act of the Fall Semester. And with the final act… Read More

How to Reconcile With “Hard” Science and Math Problems

When I meet new people, we readily go through the usual initial exchange: “Hello. My name is <INSERT FAVORITE NAME… Read More

Improving How We Take Exams

I don’t think I can recall a single instance, in any class, whether in elementary school, high school, college, or… Read More

“So, I Got My Test Back, Mr. Berman…”

It’s a popular phrase this time of year. My students know the routine when they see me. Before either of… Read More

Turning Failure into an Opportunity for Success

This topic, I find, to be one of the most difficult to tackle with students (or with anyone, for that… Read More

Homework Problems as an Ally in Studying

Allow me to ask a question or two: Do you know someone who finishes their homework in order to get… Read More

The Art of Studying Effectively

As we approach the end of September, most students in college are taking their first exams of the semester. I… Read More

The Lost Step in Solving Physics (and Chemistry) Problems

I’d like to think that this posting was inspired by one of my brothers, but he is just the third… Read More

Starting the Academic Year Right – Organization, Time Management, and Habits (Part II)

This is Part II of a Two Part Blog Essay In Part I of our two part essay, we discussed… Read More

Starting the Academic Year Right – Organization, Time Management, and Habits (Part I)

This is Part I of a Two Part Blog Essay It seems so obvious, right? I’ve watched this ritual from… Read More