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Speedwriting Techniqe

Do you need to take better notes? By developing speed writing or shorthand techniques for taking notes, you can improve your grades. Avoid the frustration of missing a test question because of incomplete or inaccurate notes.

Homework Contract

Is homework time a stressful time at your house? If so, you might benefit from creating a homework contract. It can eliminate the miscommunications that become arguments in many homes.

How to Green Your Homework

Why not turn your homework green by learning to save paper? Here are a few ideas for greening your homework. You and your teachers can do your part for the environment by making a few small changes.

Cramming

Cramming isn't a good idea, it's true, but sometimes it's a necessity. There are times when life throws us curve balls, and we're left to do what we have to do. This articles shows students how to study for a test using a mnemonic method called chunking.

Independent Study

An independent study is a course of study that a student pursues outside his or her normal program of study. Students plan a course of study in cooperation with an academic advisor, who also sticks around to make sure that the student stays on track and completes assignments and tests.