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How to Get Better Grades

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Sam Sommers | Posted 04.02.2013 | Home
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Sam Sommers

Where do your study strategies come from? Maybe a teacher gave you specific instruction on how best to learn material? Simple trial-and-error? All reasonable possibilities. However, here's some food for thought: it's also worth considering what psychological science has to say on the matter.

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Homework Doesn't Improve Course Grades, But Does Boost Something Else

Posted 11.16.2012 | Home
Read More: Standardized Test Scores, Homework, Homework Results, Indiana University School of Education, The Case Against Homework, High School Students, STEM Education, High School Homework, How to Get Better Grades, Video, Home News

There has been much debate surround the value of homework, and a recent study led by an Indiana University School of Education faculty member has foun...

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How You Can Get Better Grades This Semester

| Brenda | Posted 03.05.2012 | College
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A new year, a new semester, a new slate. Sounds pretty great, right? There's no reason why you shouldn't seize the day and prepare to have the best se...

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The Key To Getting Better Grades

Posted 11.08.2011 | College
Read More: Video, College Grades, How to Get Better Grades, Tips for Getting Better Grades, Grades, College News

Good news for early risers -- students who take morning classes tend to get better grades, according to a new study out of St. Lawrence University. ...

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