Tips on studying in South Africa
If you are contemplating tertiary education, make sure you have covered all your bases in terms of research and preparation. Whether you’re getting ready to leave school, or are on a gap year – it’s time to start considering all the in’s and out’s. These are some of...Students, succeed in the classroom
In a digitally-orientated world, many students wonder why they still need to attend lectures. After all, aren’t they only really needed in person so that the lecturer can tick their names off on the attendance register so they gain entrance to the exam? Some...Ten useful words for academic writing
Academic writing can get very cerebral very quickly. It’s always important to be eloquent in writing – to say the most with the least. Lecturers don’t want literary firework displays just plain simple truth that sparkles. Here are some useful words that may help you...Seven Student Life Hacks & Tips
For those of us who have googled life hacks we know that the internet is chock-a-block with all sorts of cunning ways to organise clothing and prevent keys from being lost. What about life hacks for students? Student life isn’t always easy. Lectures and working take...Notes on Note Taking
Despite the invention of smart phones, laptops and tablets, not much has changed when it comes to note taking. It doesn’t take long to realize that just writing everything down exactly as you hear it is going to give you a sore wrist, make your notebook disappear very...The ‘Six Cs’ of Good Writing
Writing can be a lot of things: a simple Facebook status, an intricate poem, an 800- page epic, the instructions for a pack of noodles. Writing can always be what it needs to be and do what it needs to do. Academic writing is a vehicle for students to show their...Study planning
Realistic study planning should be designed to match your personality and lifestyle. Making general resolutions, such as ‘I will study X number of hours per day or week’, does not usually work and can make you feel frustrated, guilty, and inadequate. The...Research 101
“To let the brain work without sufficient material is like racing an engine. It racks itself to pieces,” said iconic investigator Sherlock Holmes. No matter how great your ideas are or how well you can write, research is what gives academic work traction. Starting...Key Exam Question Words
Exam questions don’t just ask for a specific area of information- they ask for that information to be given in a specific way. There’s a difference between name and describe or analyse and discuss. To really nail an exam it’s not just about having the answers; it’s...Analysing an exam question 101
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
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
“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...Drawing up a personal study timetable
Hard work can take you far but well planned hard work can take you even further. If you really want to get the most out of your studying a timetable is essential. The trick is to draw up something that works for you – instead of you just working for it. Here’s a guide...Five tips for preparing your learners for the Senior Phase
Although learners have been exposed to many of the skills required in Senior Phase during the Intermediate Phase, they need to be prepared for what is expected of them in Senior Phase and especially at high school. These five tips will help your learners prepare for...Bright Ideas for studying at night
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...
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