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Why Critical Thinking Is So Important

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

How to Improve Your Focus In and Out of the Classroom

We know what it’s like. You’re sitting in your fifth period class, trying to figure out what your...

How To Get Back Into the School Year

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

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.

The Study Method You’re Forgetting: Retrieval Methods

Retrieval methods refer to the ability to access information from your noggin when you want, where...

How to Study for Correspondence Subjects

Heaps of students opt for correspondence school to study their favourite subjects. Maybe you can’t...

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Why You Might Be Feeling Unmotivated

We’ve made it through alert levels 3 and 4. Now we’re in level 2, we’re back...

The Study Method You’re Forgetting: Retrieval Methods

Retrieval methods refer to the ability to access information from your noggin...

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

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

A Crash Course for Good Research

High school is all about learning, which is kind of why your teachers exist....

The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain

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

6 Step Guide to Writing a Killer Essay

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

Dealing with Multiple Assessments

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

Understanding University Degrees

As the end of year 13 sneaks closer and closer, so do big decisions about your...

Neuroplasticity

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

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...

Dealing with Exam Anxiety

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

Planning your University Studies

In your last few years of high school, things can get pretty exciting. More...

What to do in High School to Prepare for University

Getting to finish high school, move out of home, and start to study for a...

Maintaining New Habits

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

A Crash Course for Good Research

High school is all about learning, which is kind of why your teachers exist....

Why Critical Thinking Is So Important

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

How To Bounce Back From Mock Exams

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

How To Make (Good) Goals for 2020

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

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

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

9 Study Hacks When You’re Unmotivated AF

When I was in high school, I knew exactly how much I was supposed to...

Understanding University Degrees

As the end of year 13 sneaks closer and closer, so do big decisions about your...

Understanding Science Subjects

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

Types of Learners Don’t Exist

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

How to Juggle the Internal Rush

It’s mid-year(ish), internals are coming in hot as you get into the swing of...

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.

Neuroplasticity

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

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 Analyse NCEA Film in 6 Steps

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

How to Study with Past Exams

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