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The Study Method You’re Forgetting: Retrieval Methods

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

How To Plan an Internal

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

Has Your Motivation Hit a Wall? Here’s How To Push Through

Do you find yourself going to the library only to waste your day staring at a...

6 Step Guide to Writing a Killer Essay

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

The Science of Habit-Building

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

Writing in the Real World

Do you groan internally when your English teacher announces that you need to...

3 Ways to Study for Your Drama Exam

Before you read further… Everyone loves a little bit of drama. We’re all...

The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain

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

Preparing For Your First NCEA Exam

It’s your first year of NCEA exams, and you’re looking at the stressed-out...

Timetabling Options for the Busy Student

With mock exams right around the corner, and NCEA externals following soon...

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...

The Science of Habit-Building

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

Recognition Versus Recall

What’s the Difference? If we were to insert the Burger King logo here and...

7 Things to Remember Before Results Are Out

NCEA results come out tomorrow.  Whether you’re actively dreading it or...

The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain

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

Planning your University Studies

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

How to Study with Past Exams

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

Preparing For Your First NCEA Exam

It’s your first year of NCEA exams, and you’re looking at the stressed-out...

Dealing with Multiple Assessments

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

Navigating Life After High School

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

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

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

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.

How to Study with Past Exams

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

The Science of Habit-Building

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

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...

How To Plan an Internal

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

Timetabling Options for the Busy Student

With mock exams right around the corner, and NCEA externals following soon...

How To Get Back Into the School Year

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

8 Solutions to Your Study Problems

After a wild year filled with Covid restrictions and teacher absences, exam...

Dealing with Multiple Assessments

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