Do people accuse you of daydreaming in class? Do you think too much about multiple choice questions and become confused? These are common characteristics of people who are right-brain dominant.

Perhaps you offend your friends sometimes with your straightforward opinions. That's a trait of a person who is left-brain dominant. This fun brain quiz can help you determine your brain type and help you improve your study habits.

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Are you an aspiring architect, at least 13 years of age? If so, you may be interested to know that the Guggenheim Museum and Google have teamed up to offer an exciting opportunity for students just like you. The challenge for this competition is to design a shelter to be located on a specific spot on earth. You'll use Google tools to build your creation. Students compete for travel and money prizes!

This is just one of the programs I've listed on my page featuring National Competitions in Math, Science, and Technology. Check it out if you love math and science!

In many schools, sixth grade represents the first year of middle school. That means that many things will change, and some things will get a bit more challenging--like teacher expectations!

Visit my list of learning goals for sixth grade to find out what your teacher will cover over the next year. You'll see topics in math, science, social studies, and language arts.

Summer school brings special challenges for students, because summertime courses are accelerated and condensed. What does this mean for you? For one thing, it means perfect attendance is essential. Missing one day of summer school can be equivalent to missing two weeks of regular school!

If you're preparing for summer school, be sure to read over these summer school survival tips. There's no time to waste!