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5 Test Taking Strategies for Students With ADHD

by Christine Chadwick

Students with ADHD can excel academically. The key to their educational success lies in their preparation for tests. While educators can make accommodations for students with ADHD, practicing these test-taking strategies can give students the confidence to succeed.

1. Review the material in small c...

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6 Ways to Help Your Child Prepare for a Maths Test

by Christine Chadwick

Approach maths tests as a continuous and long term process for the best and most lasting results for your student rather than concentrating efforts immediately before each test. Because mastery of mathematical concepts usually has an orderly progression, with more advanced functions relying upon a c...

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7 Strategies for Taking Timed Exams

by Sarah Adams

When you're taking timed exams, the clock is ticking. If you don't answer all of the questions within the allotted time period, it can mean the difference between a pass or fail. Here's 7 strategies to help you beat the clock.

Keep Track of Time

Wear a watch and use your time wisely. Count the num...

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Four Reasons a Bright Child May Not Test Well

by Sarah Adams

In the educational system today, exams seem more and more to define achievement. Standardised exams used in primary, secondary school, as well as college exams are used to judge performance, ability and intelligence for many different facets. However, children who do poorly on tests are not necessar...

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7 Tips For Coping With Exam Stress

by Sarah Adams

During exam season, it is common to feel nervous and stressed before and during the big day. High stress levels around exam times can effect performance. Here at First Tutors, we've put together some tips to help you recognise when you are feeling stressed and learning to manage these stress symptom...

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