Learning Techniques Archives | Quantum Prep

25

Nov

How to Get the Most Out Of Class

It is a perennial lamentation of many people that have stepped foot into a chemistry, physics, or math classroom. It doesn’t matter if it is an adult many years...

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18

Mar

“Was That Actually English…?” How to Get the Most Out Of Class

It is a perennial lamentation of many people that have stepped foot into a chemistry, physics, or math classroom. It doesn’t matter if it is an adult many years...

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7

Mar

“I Don’t Read the Book! I Just Do The Homework Problems In It!” – Re-looking at the Textbook, and How to Read a STEM Textbook

I always look for feedback as a teacher. Its importance cannot be underestimated. I want to hear back from my students, from parents, from other teachers, from anyone in...

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21

Feb

What’s Bloom Got To Do With It? Studying to Answer the Right Exam Questions

Last semester, I wrote several articles about studying for exams, a highlight being The Art of Studying Effectively. After meeting with one of my students last week, I met,...

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5

Dec

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 comes the traditional set of laments: exhaustion, stress, far...

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22

Oct

“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 us has had the opportunity to sit down, I...

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10

Oct

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 matter). It’s hard to do as a teacher, when...

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1

Oct

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 it done? In other words, do they do their...

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26

Sep

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 am sure that many of you who are students...

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16

Sep

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 the benefits of having a planner and a good...

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