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Types of Learners Don’t Exist

Have you ever seen a really good diagram in class, and it just made so much...

Navigating Life After High School

So you’ve made it to your final year of high school. Amidst the final sports...

Neuroplasticity

What is neuroplasticity, and why should we care? If you’ve just hopped onto...

Understanding Science Subjects

It’s no secret that science - be it chemistry, physics, or biology - is a...

How To Plan an Internal

We don't think we're being dramatic when we say internals are the single worst...

What To Do When Your Goals Aren’t Going To Plan

We all know that sinking feeling you get when you realise that you aren’t...

Why Failure is Okay

Failure’s often seen as a bad thing, but sometimes it can actually be good. We share how you can turn failure into success.

Maintaining New Habits

Introducing a new habit can be tough. It’s too easy to get demotivated, you...

The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain

The human brain is a mysterious beast. To some students, it’s a vital organ...

How To Analyse NCEA Film in 6 Steps

You’re gonna be asked to analyse The Truman Show at least once in...

How to Effectively Study with a Past Paper

So you’ve decided that since exams are coming up, it might be time to do some...

How to Prepare for Exams

Let’s all stop kidding ourselves - studying for exams is insanely hard. The...

Dealing with Multiple Assessments

Having a mile-long list of things you need to get done is one of the worst...

Why Learning Should Be Hard

We’ve all felt the pain of struggling through maths problem after maths...

6 Step Guide to Writing a Killer Essay

At high school, particularly here in New Zealand, ideas are always assessed in...

Why Critical Thinking Is So Important

In an age where information can be spread so easily, as GC’s (good citizens),...

How to Finally “Get” Maths, Once and for All

There’s nothing I hated at high school more than Maths.  Not only were my...

How To Make (Good) Goals for 2020

Goal-making is a notoriously common task you’re asked to do at the beginning...

Understanding Science Subjects

It’s no secret that science - be it chemistry, physics, or biology - is a...

How To Bounce Back From Mock Exams

Mock exams are everyone’s favourite time of year, and by everyone, I mean no...

How to Effectively Study with a Past Paper

So you’ve decided that since exams are coming up, it might be time to do some...

How To Get Back Into the School Year

We all know the feeling. One minute you’re lying on the beach with your...

Moving Onwards and Upwards After Exams

Logging into NZQA for external results feels like a cold slap-in-the-face to...

How to Study with Past Exams

Attempting past exam papers seems like a solid use of your study time when you...

Understanding Science Subjects

It’s no secret that science - be it chemistry, physics, or biology - is a...

How to Catch Up On Your Studies

We’re almost halfway through the year and with COVID-19, a truckload of...

Dealing with Exam Anxiety

You’re not weird if you often find yourself feeling particularly anxious...

The Science of Habit-Building

Why are Habits Important? “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend...

How To Analyse NCEA Film in 6 Steps

You’re gonna be asked to analyse The Truman Show at least once in...

6 Step Guide to Writing a Killer Essay

At high school, particularly here in New Zealand, ideas are always assessed in...