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Grace's Homework / Study Tips Blog August 2007 Archive

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

SAT Scores Decline

Friday August 31, 2007
Once again, the average scores for students who took the SAT test have dipped, though only by a point or two. This is the second year in a row that ... Read More

Confused About Calculators?

Tuesday August 28, 2007
Many students and parents get nervous about buying a graphing calculator because there are choices out there--and it's so important to make the right choice! Texas Instruments© (TI) has provided reliable ... Read More

Writing an Original Biography Paper

Saturday August 25, 2007
To a beginning researcher, it might seem difficult to create an original biography. Most famous people already have books written about them, so you may wonder how you can possibly ... Read More

Oops! I Did It Again

Tuesday August 21, 2007
Most of us have good intentions when it comes to getting homework done. That’s why it seems so unfair when something unforeseen happens—something so bad and merciless it forces us ... Read More

10 Tips for Being On Time

Saturday August 18, 2007
Do you seem to be late for school a lot? Do people tease you about it? It might seem funny at first, but the truth is that being on time ... Read More

Setting Up Your Work Station

Thursday August 16, 2007
Some studies have shown that more and more young adults are suffering with pain in their hands, wrists, and shoulders. We shouldn’t be surprised by this, because this age group ... Read More

Earning College Credit in High School

Friday August 10, 2007
Many high school students are considering signing up for dual enrollment courses right now, or courses that provide credit in both high school and college. This type of program is ... Read More

The Best School Supply

Tuesday August 7, 2007
If I had to choose a single object for students to use as a study aid, it would be the sticky-note flag, like the ones you’ll find at 3M - ... Read More

Open Book Exams

Saturday August 4, 2007
Do you think that an open-book exam is an exam that you don't have to study for? Don't fall for it! An open-book exam is really a type of test that ... Read More

The First Week of School

Wednesday August 1, 2007
If you're like most students, you start off the year with great study habits. You organize your supplies and assignments, you do your first reading assignment as soon as it's ... Read More

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