by Gretchen | Mar 28, 2019 | College Prep, podcast
Students often worry that studying effectively for tests will take more time than they have! In this episode, Gretchen takes a deep dive into retrieval practice, which is arguably the most important things students can do when studying. Specifically she explores...
by Gretchen | Jan 10, 2019 | College Prep, podcast, Study Skills
The key to effective studying for tests is a brain-based trick called “retrieval practice.” Most students forget to do this when studying. They might review their notes or text book, but they forget practice “retrieving” it from their brain (which means looking...
by Gretchen | Feb 27, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, For Parents, Study Skills, Test Anxiety
Do you ever make stupid mistakes on your math tests because you’re hurrying too much? I have a client who was consistently scoring a letter grade lower every test because of silly mistakes. My solution for him? Check out the video for details about what it means to...
by Gretchen | Dec 10, 2012 | Academic Coaching, Study Skills
Finals are just around the corner! What a great time to revisit a study I read recently that announced a sure-fire way to study for tests: reorganize information in your own way. Over the years as an academic coach, I’ve been helping students practice their own...
by Gretchen | Dec 8, 2011 | Academic Coaching, Study Skills
Many of my academic coaching clients have a devil of a time studying for tests. The reasons are varied, but one major stumbling block I’ve uncovered is this: students do not understand the purpose that homework plays in preparing them for tests! Our current...