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Beating the Block: Five Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block

March 22, 2017

Dr. Patricia Huston describes writer’s block as, “a distinctly uncomfortable inability to write.” Every writer feels some resistance when staring down a blank page but some authors experience near paralysis when it comes to writing. Somehow, any writer who has ever written has beaten the block. The good news is that there are ways to Read More...

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Free Resource: Defining and Reducing Test Anxiety

April 27, 2017

I’m thrilled about today’s resource! I’ve seen many, many of my math students struggle with test anxiety. It is so frustrating to know the material but still perform poorly because of anxiety. Bonnie Gonzalez teaches our Intro to Psychology and AP Psychology courses. She is also a trained counselor and she put her expertise to Read More...

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The Science of Learning: Emotions Matter

March 22, 2017

Pause for a moment and recall a time filled with intense emotion such as anger or grief. Did you have trouble focusing? Most people struggle to learn something new when they are stressed or angry. It is not your imagination, these emotions block our ability to make connections and learn new things. This can easily Read More...

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The Science of Learning: Chunk It

March 13, 2017

Our short term memory, or working memory, is limited. When kids learn something new, they challenge their working memory. Too many new pieces of information inhibit their ability to complete a task. Therefore, it is important to budget working memory and strategically manage its limitations. One strategy for achieving this is chunking. A chunk is Read More...

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The Science of Learning: Making It Stick

February 28, 2017

In the past week have you forgotten anything important? I have a baby and a two year old so my list of forgotten things is quite long. I forgot to put size three diapers in the diaper bag, I forgot my son needed to go potty before his nap, and I forgot where I put Read More...

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The Science of Learning: Distraction Can Be Helpful

February 23, 2017

Consider the ten penny brain puzzle below. By moving just 3 pennies, can you form a triangle that points down? (Like this: \/) Try it now. This exercise will show you something about how your brain works. Were you able to do it? Did you give up? Did it come to you all at once Read More...