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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 Learning Should Be Hard
We’ve all felt the pain of struggling through maths problem after maths...
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...
How to Study with Past Exams
Attempting past exam papers seems like a solid use of your study time when you...
A Procrastinator’s Guide to Planning
Before we dig into the details of our planning guide, we just want to combat a...
Understanding University Degrees
As the end of year 13 sneaks closer and closer, so do big decisions about your...
The Study Method You’re Forgetting: Retrieval Methods
Retrieval methods refer to the ability to access information from your noggin...
Moving Onwards and Upwards After Exams
Logging into NZQA for external results feels like a cold slap-in-the-face to...
Dealing with Exam Anxiety
You’re not weird if you often find yourself feeling particularly anxious...
Dealing with Multiple Assessments
Having a mile-long list of things you need to get done is one of the worst...
Maintaining New Habits
Introducing a new habit can be tough. It’s too easy to get demotivated, you...
Moving Onwards and Upwards After Exams
Logging into NZQA for external results feels like a cold slap-in-the-face to...
3 Ways to Study for Your Drama Exam
Before you read further… Everyone loves a little bit of drama. We’re all...
Understanding Science Subjects
It’s no secret that science - be it chemistry, physics, or biology - is a...
How to Juggle the Internal Rush
It’s mid-year(ish), internals are coming in hot as you get into the swing of...
Types of Learners Don’t Exist
Have you ever seen a really good diagram in class, and it just made so much...
A Crash Course for Good Research
High school is all about learning, which is kind of why your teachers exist....
How to Finally “Get” Maths, Once and for All
There’s nothing I hated at high school more than Maths. Not only were my...
Neuroplasticity
What is neuroplasticity, and why should we care? If you’ve just hopped onto...
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...
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NCEA Horror Stories | WHH Season 2 #3
We take a look at some of your NCEA horror stories, and boy is it a wild ride. Sketchy...
Do the Subjects I Choose Now Really Matter? | WHH #22
This week’s episode was spawned from a question we got asking us for advice about choosing...
Productive Procrastination | WHH #15
This week we’re talking about productive procrastination and how you can use it to make your study...
Dealing with Obstacles at School | WHH #18
Whether it’s ‘bad’ teachers or distracting classmates, there’s always obstacles to overcome in the...
How to STUDY FASTER & SMARTER
Did you know that for every hour you spend writing out notes, you’re only getting approximately 12...
AI Writes an NCEA English Essay
Can we force a bot to read a thousand hours of NCEA Visual Text exemplars, then have it write an...
Kicking Off Term Three | WHH #17
School is back for Term 3 and so is the Wholesome Half Hour! On this week’s episode we start...
Are You Ready for Life After School? | WHH Season 2 #25
Leaving school is an inevitable part of life, but it’s one that often makes use feel...
How to GET E8 in NCEA Unfamiliar Texts in 90 Seconds
Excellence is just a few steps away! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gzqg2E5XRY
Motivation for NCEA Exams | WHH Season 2 Bonus
Mckenzie and Saeran take a look at what you can do to motivate yourself to get that study done...
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 going to meet your...
How To Analyse NCEA Film in 6 Steps
You’re gonna be asked to analyse The Truman Show at least once in your NCEA career if...
How to Analyse NCEA Poetry in 6 Steps
If you’re doing English, there’s a 100% chance you’ll be asked to convincingly, perceptively and...
Recognition Versus Recall
What’s the Difference? If we were to insert the Burger King logo here and challenge you to...
Dealing with Multiple Assessments
Having a mile-long list of things you need to get done is one of the worst feelings brought about...
The Science of Habit-Building
Why are Habits Important? “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” The...
8 Solutions to Your Study Problems
After a wild year filled with Covid restrictions and teacher absences, exam season is finally upon...
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...
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 at school and...
6 Step Guide to Writing a Killer Essay
At high school, particularly here in New Zealand, ideas are always assessed in the form of essays....
The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain
The human brain is a mysterious beast. To some students, it’s a vital organ that helps them think...
Dealing with Exam Anxiety
You’re not weird if you often find yourself feeling particularly anxious before or during...
Timetabling Options for the Busy Student
With mock exams right around the corner, and NCEA externals following soon after, your teachers...
How To Make (Good) Goals for 2020
Goal-making is a notoriously common task you’re asked to do at the beginning of the year. There...
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 studying. Those past...
Maintaining New Habits
Introducing a new habit can be tough. It’s too easy to get demotivated, you forget to do what you...
A Crash Course for Good Research
High school is all about learning, which is kind of why your teachers exist. But what’s the first...
6 Step Guide to Writing a Killer Essay
At high school, particularly here in New Zealand, ideas are always assessed in the form of essays....
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 screen for hours and...
Planning your University Studies
In your last few years of high school, things can get pretty exciting. More freedom from your...
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