Win a Trip to the Inauguration!
Wednesday December 31, 2008
Did the recent election have a big impact on your life? Are you counting the days until Inauguration Day? If so, and if you are able to write an essay ... Read More
How to Write a Limerick
Monday December 29, 2008
An "A" as a grade is ideal.
A "B" has a bit of appeal.
When we're looking at C;
Or (gulp) even a D,
I think somebody needs to get real.
Have you ever tried ... Read More
Any Questions?
Wednesday December 24, 2008
Have you ever paid a visit to the Homework / Study Tips Forum? It’s not only a place to go when you have a question about your assignments, it’s also ... Read More
Senioritis Striking?
Monday December 22, 2008
Are you staying on track?
Many seniors have started to receive responses from their colleges of choice. It can be depressing to be rejected, and that can have a bad effect ... Read More
Holidays and Teen Stress
Friday December 19, 2008
Holiday breaks can come with a little unexpected surprise: a lot of stress. With too much free time on their hands, teens can stress over things like grades, the absence ... Read More
Fishbone Chart as Learning Tool
Tuesday December 16, 2008
Sometimes you can learn and retain material just by putting it on paper in a very memorable way. This is the beauty of a fishbone chart.
This chart is ... Read More
Gift Ideas for Teachers
Sunday December 14, 2008
Teachers can be so difficult to shop for! You don’t want to be too personal, too funny, too cheap, too anything! I’ve put together a few of my favorite ideas ... Read More
Two Tests in One Day!
Friday December 12, 2008
Finals are stressful enough. But on those unlucky days when you're scheduled to take two exams back-to-back, you may feel like the odds for success are really stacked against you.
It's ... Read More
Hanging Indent
Tuesday December 9, 2008
In Microsoft Word
Do you know how to create a hanging indent? Do you know what a hanging indent is?
A hanging indent is the strange format of a bibliography note that ... Read More
Did You Polish Your Paper?
Sunday December 7, 2008
I know it feels nice when you finally finish a big research paper. It's so tempting to hit that print button and pack it up. But don't rush too much! ... Read More
Greening Your Homework
Thursday December 4, 2008
Your homework could be harming our planet! Seriously, paper waste is a problem when it comes to the environment. Why not take some simple steps to reduce waste in your ... Read More
Are AP Courses Risky?
Monday December 1, 2008
There are so many questions in the minds of parents and students about AP courses! Teachers and counselors say they look good on a transcript--but could those tougher AP courses ... Read More