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A Comprehensive Guide To Easily Understand The CAASPP 600 315 Jeff

A Comprehensive Guide To Easily Understand The CAASPP

Explore the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress System CAASPP. Its tests CAST, SBAS, etc. What to expect in the test and how to prepare.

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The Benefits of Reading to Children 512 342 Teaching Staff

The Benefits of Reading to Children

Although it is well known that reading is important, many people overlook the benefits of reading to their children.  Since they often cannot read to themselves, children rely on the adults around them to tell them the stories that they might otherwise miss.  There are many reasons to read to children, but this article will…

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The Importance of a Routine 512 288 Teaching Staff

The Importance of a Routine

As much as everyone loves summer vacation, I think most people can agree that it is difficult to set up a routine during breaks from school or work.  However, routines are extremely important to people’s mental and physical health. Specifically, they can help alleviate anxiety and stress by allowing more time in the day to…

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Listening to Music while Studying 512 341 Teaching Staff

Listening to Music while Studying

Some people enjoy listening to music while studying, while others say that it distracts them far too much. Whatever your stance, let’s take a look at the pros and cons of listening to music while studying.           The Pros Music can help you get “in the zone” and filter out other…

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Persevering Through Exam Period 2560 1773 Teaching Staff

Persevering Through Exam Period

Exam season can be a very stressful time for any student. There is often a lot of pressure to do well, and since exams are usually worth a large part of your final grade, it makes them very important. While it is good to put your best effort into studying and preparing for exams, it…

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Choosing The Right Courses 625 746 Teaching Staff

Choosing The Right Courses

When it comes to choosing courses for school, the choices can be daunting. With so many options, it can be hard to narrow down which ones are right for you. It’s important to choose the right courses because you will be taking them for the rest of the semester. Here are some of the factors…

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Learning: There’s No Expiration Date 960 640 Teaching Staff

Learning: There’s No Expiration Date

  Is there anything that you’ve always been interested in and wanted to learn, but think that it’s too late? For example: learning how to ride a motorcycle, learning a new language, or picking up a new hobby like knitting. Well, it’s never too late, learning is a constant part of life. No matter what…

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The Benefits of Technology in Education 1200 701 Teaching Staff

The Benefits of Technology in Education

Technology has become more and more involved in the education system. Most schools or classrooms have access to computers and incorporate their use into classroom learning.  The use of technology can make learning more convenient, and in a way that is often more exciting for students, since young students usually enjoy computers and other forms…

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The Importance of Reading 1776 1161 Teaching Staff

The Importance of Reading

Sometimes getting your child to sit down and read can seem like a chore, but reading is extremely important! Why is reading so important and how can you get your child to enjoy reading? Why Read? Reading is an important basic skill and is an extremely prominent part of everyday life. This can include reading…

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Types of Learners 960 640 Teaching Staff

Types of Learners

When it comes to learning, different people have different learning methods that work best for them. There are four main types of learning styles: visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic. There is often overlap between these methods, but many people tend to lean towards a certain style that works best for them. It’s also possible to…

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Effective Research 600 450 Teaching Staff

Effective Research

Have you ever had to do a research project for a class and had no idea where to start? No problem! This guide to conducting research more efficiently is for you. Narrowing Down Your Topic Depending on the topic of your research, the amount of information you can find can be overwhelming. Even a simple…

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Dealing With Test Anxiety 1024 684 Teaching Staff

Dealing With Test Anxiety

Writing tests can be very stressful and sometimes cause a type of anxiety known as test anxiety. Unfortunately, test anxiety can have a negative impact on test performance, lowering a student’s grades. Even if they know the material well, it may not be demonstrated properly on a test. Any type of anxiety can be very daunting…

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Managing Your Stress 960 640 Teaching Staff

Managing Your Stress

Stress is an inevitable problem as a student and can have negative impacts on both your mental and physical health. Luckily, there are ways that you can reduce the amount of stress in your life. Following these tips can help you reduce the impact of stress on your life. Make a Plan One of the…

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Preparing For High School 960 480 Teaching Staff

Preparing For High School

Starting high school can seem scary at first. It may be the first time you have has a locker. It may be the first time you have to move from class to class. It may be your first time at a new school or at a school that’s different than some of your friends. More…

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Effective Teamwork 960 504 Teaching Staff

Effective Teamwork

Teamwork is an aspect of everyone’s lives. At some point in time, everyone has had to work as a part of a team; in the workplace, at school, or even at home. Sometimes, teamwork can be a little stressful, but being able to work within a team is very important. A team means combining the…

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A Guide To Increase Mental Well-Being 1200 800 Teaching Staff

A Guide To Increase Mental Well-Being

Happiness is an abstract concept. There is no one solid definition for happiness as it varies by person. Something that invokes great joy in one person may not have the same effect on another. Due to this diversity in happiness, psychologists, philosophers and others have different perspectives on the definition of happiness. Even though the…

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Tips for Studying Effectively 602 452 Teaching Staff

Tips for Studying Effectively

Everyone has been through the stress that accompanies studying. Whether it be for a quiz, test or final exam, finding an effective study method can be quite difficult. In preparation for your next studying session, here are some tips that can help make your studying more effective: Find a Comfortable Study Space This could be…

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Tips for Eating Healthy 732 549 Teaching Staff

Tips for Eating Healthy

With midterm season fast approaching many students may not find time to eat healthy and proper meals. In the rush to get to class and handing in assignments and reports, many students ignore their bodies cry for food and regular meals. To avoid the dreaded “Freshman 15” and to improve your energy levels here are…

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Making Friends in University 2560 1534 Teaching Staff

Making Friends in University

The transition from high school to university is very tough for many. The reason for this is because we’ve already grown familiar with the small group of students in high school with friends who took the same classes as you. The transition over to a large campus with much more people makes one feel overwhelmed…

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Resiliency: The ability to rebound from the bad back to the good 270 187 Teaching Staff

Resiliency: The ability to rebound from the bad back to the good

The expectations placed on students can be overwhelming at times. From homework and extracurriculars to home obligations and personal issues, students have several social, mental and physical aspects of life that they need and are expected to balance. Juggling so many factors at the same time can seem daunting and result in a setback that…

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