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Grace's Homework / Study Tips Blog July 2007 Archive

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

School Supply Tip

Monday July 30, 2007
When shopping for school supplies, you may want to keep this organization tip in mind. One proven way to keep your homework organized is by using a color-coding system. You simply ... Read More

School Shopping Strategy

Friday July 27, 2007
The day starts off well. Everyone gets out of bed feeling happy and hopeful about the day. A few sibling squabbles break out over bathroom-hogging tactics, but that's normal. Breakfast ... Read More

Freshman Year E-course

Wednesday July 25, 2007
Are you looking forward to starting your freshman year of high school this fall? You can get off to a great start by learning the ropes with High School 101, ... Read More

No Place to Study?

Sunday July 22, 2007
Some students have it easy when it comes to setting up a study space. Students who live in spacious homes don't really have much trouble finding a roomy, quiet place ... Read More

Sleep Solutions for Students

Thursday July 19, 2007
Do you share a room with a pesky sibling? Having trouble sleeping because of the noise? Many studies have shown that a good night's sleep is essential for a student's ... Read More

Remember What You Read

Monday July 16, 2007
Have you ever read a book from start to finish, only to discover that you can’t remember some of the most important details? This can happen with any type of ... Read More

TV Time Really Matters

Saturday July 14, 2007
If you’re living in an average family, your TV is on for at least seven hours a day. Yes, we all have our little guilty pleasures—especially when it comes to ... Read More

Meditate for Grades?

Wednesday July 11, 2007
Having trouble keeping your mind on your work? Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania may have come up with a way for you to improve your concentration skills. By meditating ... Read More

Need a Clear Backpack?

Monday July 9, 2007
It seems like more and more schools are requiring students to carry see-through backpacks. This is fine--until the last-minute scramble for school supplies happens, and all the local stores run ... Read More

Gaming and Homework

Friday July 6, 2007
Recently, researchers at the University of Michigan conducted a study to observe some of the effects of excessive gaming. The researchers wanted to find out how time spent playing video ... Read More

Valedictorians a Thing of the Past?

Wednesday July 4, 2007
If you've been dreaming all your life about becoming your high school valedictorian, you may need to rethink your ambitions. Many schools are doing away with the traditional honor. This long-held ... Read More

SAT Words G-K

Monday July 2, 2007
The best way to build your SAT vocabulary is through the gradual introduction of and the regular use of new words. This week we introduce five new words to our ... Read More

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