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How To Become An "A" Student in 2022

Whether you were struggling last year or not, becoming an "A" student or maintaining an "A" average is a goal that every student should have. Grades are very important, but even more, so is understanding the concepts. Here are some ways to become an "A" student this school year. Organizational Skills  Being organized is an essential skill to have if you want to be an "A" student. This means you have to become very familiar with to-do lists and planners. Have a folder with sections for each subjec t that you do so that you can easily and effectively file handouts, worksheets, notes and test papers.  Studying : As it relates to studying, create a list with the topics or points that you wish to study based on the time that you have to study. However, be realistic with what you can achieve in each study session. There are also various study techniques that you can make use of!  Homework : When it comes to homework, be sure to create a list of your h

Map Symbols

πŸ‘Œ MAP SYMBOLS πŸ‘Œ ⇨  Introductory information on Map symbols can be found in the previous blog post titled   Introduction to Map Reading  as well as  Map Symbols .  ⇨  Following the discussions in class, view the attached Key/Legend and make note of the map symbols.  ⇨  To review the information on Map Symbols and COMPLETE THE QUIZ visit  NatKen Educational Center FREE online Map Symbols Course Review  and start your revision.  ⇨  You can also CREATE YOUR OWN MAP at  National Geographic ⇨  You can watch the video below πŸ‘‡  for more information. Feel free to place a comment below or your answers to let me know you were here. ENJOYπŸ’

How to Detox your brain after the holidays

The term "detox" according to dictionary.com refers to "a process or period of time in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substances."  Now relating to education,  you may wonder: Is a brain detox necessary? Is it even possible? The answer is Yes and Yes! Over the holidays school children are allowed to stay up late... like super late; over-eat and eat all sort of crap and literally drown themselves in electronic devices. However as the school term approaches, preparation and counteraction of these holiday effects become necessary if children are to perform at their optimum. Here's how to detox your brain after the holidays. 1. Cut back on sugar As the saying goes "garbage in garbage out" meaning whatever you put in is what you will get out. Excess sugar impairs our cognitive skills which speaks directly to our ability to learn.  Studies on brain activity provides evidence that shows that overeating alt

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