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Grace's Homework / Study Tips Blog March 2007 Archive

By Grace Fleming, About.com Guide to Homework / Study Tips since 2005

Writing Contests

Thursday March 29, 2007
Are you an aspiring writer? You can earn recognition, prizes, or even money for college through writing competitions. Check out this list of competitions for teens! Written and Illustrated By…: Have you ... Read More

What's Holding You Back?

Monday March 26, 2007
Is something holding you back from success? Sometimes we don’t realize that we can move forward and achieve success by understanding and identifying our roadblocks. Do you procrastinate? Many students ... Read More

Fun and Educational ESL Links for Students

Friday March 23, 2007
Some students face a special challenge when it comes to doing homework. Surprisingly, approximately one tenth of students in school today speak English as a second language, according to U.S. ... Read More

Brain Games

Tuesday March 20, 2007
Do you exercise your brain? If you enjoy doing puzzles and other brain games, you are doing just that. Scientists say that mental stimulation and physical exercise are both good ... Read More

Science Homework Really Pays

Monday March 19, 2007
It seems that Mary Masterman has been doing some pretty serious science homework. The seventeen year-old senior from Oklahoma City has recently received a scholarship worth $100,000 in the annual ... Read More

YouTube Homework?

Friday March 16, 2007
Some teachers have discovered that YouTube is not merely a tool for watching funny or outrageous videos. Some teachers have recommended some of the videos from the K-12 group at ... Read More

Your Intelligence Type

Wednesday March 14, 2007
Have you ever known someone who didn't score well on school tests, but did perform very well in art or music? Or have you ever known a fantastic athlete who ... Read More

Vocabulary Building Tip

Friday March 9, 2007
Did you know that Merriam-Webster publishes a Word of the Day, every day, complete with pronunciation and word history? This is a great service for students attempting to build strong ... Read More

I Left My Homework at Home!

Wednesday March 7, 2007
How many times have you had this awful, sinking feeling after settling in on the school bus? What a terrible feeling it is, to know you’re facing a failing grade ... Read More

Hillary Clinton's Senior Thesis

Monday March 5, 2007
As a graduation requirement, some seniors in high school or college are required to complete a senior thesis. One such thesis has gained quite a bit of fame in the ... Read More

Longer School Days Ahead?

Thursday March 1, 2007
Senator Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts has proposed a bill that would expand the school day for students across America. The bill, called the Teaching Fellows for Expanded Learning and After-School ... Read More

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