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how to study smart

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Understanding is the key Some students try to memorize everything they read without trying to understand.Students end up failing a test that they claim they studied hard for but the truth is they never understood the materials. If you study to understand you can answer any question on a particular topic. Once you understand a concept you can explain it very well. Use different materials Do not rely on notes from the lecture or from your book. Use other materials apart from your notes. You will get a thorough understanding of the topic when you use more than one sources.  Take breaks Breaks are important during study session because it helps you to retain information better. Studying for prolong period will make you feel overwhelm and your brain will explode. Learn the same information in a variety of ways The research (Willis, J. 2008) shows that different media stimulate different parts of the brain. The more areas of the brain that are activated, the...

How to Teach a Blind Student

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Explain any visuals  When you are teaching a visually impaired or blind student, it is important to clearly explain all visual materials Always give oral instructions   Do not provide your students with a handout that contains assignment instructions. Visually impaired or blind students in your class may have difficulty seeing the words and learning what is expected. Instead, you should always give oral instructions for every assignment and activity Ask students to clap to ask a question  Many classrooms rely on visual cues in order to ask questions or get the teacher’s attention. It is very traditional for students to raise their hand if they want to speak during a lesson. Visually impaired or blind students may not notice when their peers raise their hands. Instead, you should replace visual cues with audio cues. Always use names    Always use a visually impaired student’s first name when addressing them. This way they will know you a...

How to prepare for bank exam

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Before starting the preparation of the exam, aspirants should go through the syllabus because it will help you to evaluate the topics at the first place and it will also make you aware about the pattern in the exam. Prepare with a stopwatch beside  Candidates who are undergoing rigorous preparation and are studying hard for the banking examination, need to understand the factor that time plays in their success. They should practice the papers with a stopwatch before them and count the time they are clocking to solve certain number of questions in certain paper. Understand the exam pattern and syllabus  Before starting to read a word about any of the papers included in the syllabus of the banking examination, the candidates must undergo the syllabus and examination pattern thoroughly. Find the best method of solving the question in which you are comfortable with. You must make a habit of reading English Newspaper daily. This will help you to impro...

Strategies to Improve Your Math

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Review Errors-   When you’re practicing with these problems, it’s important to   work through the process for each solution . If you have made any mistakes, you should review them and understand where your problem-solving skills let you down. Understanding how you approached the problem and where you went wrong is a great way of becoming stronger and avoiding the same mistakes in the future. Analyze and understand every mistake-   Our culture has become perfection- focused, and it’s tempting to ignore our mistakes. Students want to pass over a mistake made on homework or a test, to just let it go. But it’s important to fix mistakes and understand why they were made; otherwise we’re doomed to repeat them. Take time to figure out the thinking behind a mistake, and figure out how to do it right. Ask the teacher if you’re unclear. In advanced classes, it can be helpful to write a paragraph of reflection about why errors were made. Get help fast-   If a s...

What are the qualities of good tutor?

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patience Every Tutor should have patience to teach, Because different types of students will be there. Some students will understand the concept quickly, some may be understand it slowly. Tutor will teach the concept until the student understands it for that tutor should have patience. Good tutors only have that patience. Understanding Tutor should understands the student capability. There are different ways of teaching for different types of persons. So to choose the teaching method for a student he need to understand the student mentality. So understanding also important for a Good Tutor. Support Tutor should support his student, If student failed one time tutor should find where mistake has happened. Then suggest the student to improve himself in those certain things. Quality  Look for ratings, testimonials and tutor qualifications. How long has she/he been tutoring? Does he/she really know how to teach? What are his/her areas of expertise? M...

What are the Benefits of Tutoring?

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF TUTORING? Home Tutoring is actually quite beneficial to students. It provides personalized attention, often improves grades, increases motivation, offers at your own pace learning, improves self-esteem, encourages higher levels of learning and much more! Home Tutoring can help your child develop study and learning skills that will help set up your child for success for his or her entire life. There are many advantages of tutoring services: Individual and unique learning experience Your child will receive an individualized learning experience he or she can’t always get in a classroom setting. Tutors can customize the lessons and activities just for your child. Improves academic performance Home Tutoring will prepare your child for tests and exams, while tutors work with your child on specific problem areas. Your child’s grades and understanding of the subject will significantly improve when working with a tutor. Improves attitude to...

Strategies For Dealing With 'Difficult' Students

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Somehow, Some way, form a Relationship The vast majority of teachers care deeply for and about their students. Yet by middle school less than half of all students believe they would be missed by their teacher(s) if they didn’t come to school. Perhaps we need to be more demonstrative in showing the caring that is in our hearts. Make it a top goal to be a cheerleader for your students, particularly those students whose actions make others want to turn away from them.  Recognize them when objectionable behaviors are not happening. Thank them for their cooperation and make time to ask how they managed to look after themselves.  Create a classroom climate where students help and even “cheer” for each other Teach Them New Ways to Have Fun The more you enjoy doing what you do, the more students will  want  to be around you.  Enthusiasm is contagious, so be animated when you teach and have fun with your students and the curriculum. Laugh with them! ...