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Spaced Repetition Secrets: Using Spaced Learning To SUPERCHARGE Your Grades
Spaced repetition (or as it's more commonly known to memory psychologists, "spaced learning") is one of the most powerful and flexible of all memory...
Why Study? 17 Reasons & Benefits To Inspire & Motivate You
Have you ever had a day when you’ve thought: “Why on earth am I studying this?", perhaps "Why not give up now?", or even simply "I don't know how to...
23 Clever Test-Taking Tips To Help You ACE Your Exams
I’m a Cambridge-trained memory psychologist and experienced exam coach, and the science behind test taking is one of my all-time favourite topics....
Interleaved Practice 101: What Is Interleaving And How To Use It
Interleaving / interleaved practice is a powerful teaching & learning tool to build mastery of problems or skills faster. It's one of the core...
What Is Retrieval Practice In Psychology: Definition & Strategies
Retrieval practice is, in my view, the single most powerful tool to build lasting knowledge in teaching and learning (I rate spaced learning as a...
How to Study Consistently Using Behavioral Change M.A.P.s
How can you make it easier to study consistently? What's the best way to create good study habits? How can you get yourself to start studying when...
49 Ingenious Study Motivation Tips To Get You MOVING
Looking for some quick tips to fix your study motivation slump? Well buckle in because we’ve got 49 fast and exercise-filled tips, proven and...
29 ULTIMATE Study Motivation Strategies – Backed By Science
Sometimes, finding that elusive study motivation can be hard work. Some days you’ve got it, some days you're panicky, overwhelmed and don't know...
Academic Coaching: The Secret to Top Grades
Every student wants to pass their exams, and while at it, get excellent grades. And every parent wants this for their children. However, in the...
Goal Setting For Students: 7 Top Tips For Setting The RIGHT Goals
Goal setting. It's one of those tasks that's easy to procrastinate on: it can be difficult to really confront what you want out of life. But, if you...
51 PROVEN Study Tips For Students (That Work Like A Charm For 2025)
I'm a memory psychologist and study productivity expert, and have taught thousands of students how to study more effectively over the years. These...
How To Motivate Someone To Study: 10 Things You Need To Know
As a study success coach, psychologist and parent, I truly understand the frustration of seeing a child, teenager or young adult underperforming in...