by Kim | Apr 9, 2018 | Timely Tips, Vol. 19
When students realize that time is getting short and they need to get their grade up, they often look to get tutoring. The problem is many students need tips on how to make the most of a tutoring sessions! Here are some suggestions to share with your students to...
by Kim | Mar 13, 2018 | Timely Tips, Vol. 18
We appreciate the faculty who shared their favorite teaching tips with us at our booth at AMATYC November 2017. Take a look at these classic tips. Strive for excellence but remember that you grow from failures. – Rockward Don’t just reach out to struggling...
by Kim | Dec 8, 2017 | Timely Tips, Vol. 15
It’s that time of year again. Finals are approaching! Besides studying, there are some other important strategies students can use to increase their chance of success on these cumulative exams. Sharing these strategies with your students can help them not only in your...
by Kim | Nov 12, 2017 | Timely Tips, Vol. 13
We often focus on test-taking skills for before and during a test, but neglect the “after.” Students would benefit from some help understanding how they can learn from their mistakes. The first key skill is identifying the types of mistakes they make, only then can...
by Kim | Sep 8, 2017 | Timely Tips, Vol. 12
At the beginning of the term we often encourage students to set goals. One suggested scheme is SMART goal setting. First discussed by George Doran in 1981, the acronym stands for: Specific Measureable Achievable Realistic Time Dependent A goal like “study hard” is...
