How to Study: As a grade 11 student, I have gotten to a point where I have taken several tests and have an idea of how to prepare for different subjects. I have studied for things such as AP exams, the DELE exam, and just your average unit tests. From these experiences, I can conclude…
Ever since I’ve been in school, there’ve been hundreds and hundreds of lectures and lessons I’ve been forced to listen to. These range from pure fact dropping, to trying to teach us a skill. As someone with an attention issue, it’s always been hard for me to focus on exactly what is happening in front…
CONGRATS!! You’re transitioning into high school. You’re about to gain a little more freedom. Make a good impression Go out of your way to show your classmates and teacher how kind you are. Stay engaged in class and try not to speak out of turn. Being kind from the get-go will help you develop a…
If you’re anything like me, you probably love things like organizing, bullet journals, and planners, allow me to introduce you to (drum roll please) Notion. Notion is the solution to your productivity. It is the all-in-one workspace for notes, tasks, wikis, and databases. It’s a web-based application that can also be used as an application…
Students across the globe have been pulled backward this past year as though they’re tied to a rope. The constant variation between online and in-person schooling has left us confused, frustrated, and behind. A recent survey by CBC News suggests that 70% of educators say some students will never catch up. Friendships have dissipated with…
Despite comprising a quarter of my course load, English Language Arts accounts for at least half of my academic stress. Your experience will vary depending on your teacher’s marking scheme, but I want to contextualize the notoriety of high school English. Timed writing assessments, the personal response to text (PRT) and the critical/analytical response to…
As June is quickly approaching, another school year is coming to a close. This means that some of us will be saying our final goodbye to high school, while others will be preparing to enter a new school or grade. Therefore, today I wanted to mention some ways that you can show appreciation to the…
Let’s face it. Studying is a big part of everyone’s life, whether it be in high school or beyond. As a freshman in high school, I won’t say I have a lot of experience, but I will share a couple of study hacks that I’ve found to be effective throughout my academic journey. Finding your…
Draw a path from B.C. to Saskatchewan using a map of Alberta. Learn about BCE and CE before learning how to read a clock. Admire Jason Kenney’s grandpa as the most influential jazz musician in all of Canada-these are some of the most glaring problems that educators found in the Alberta government’s draft K-6 curriculum. But this…
Many schools will be returning back to an online system… So why not make the best of this time and be as productive as possible? Here are my top ways to stay productive and focused during online school: 1. Treat your classes as if you were doing them in-person The biggest mistake an individual can…
My grades are the only quantifiable measure of how well I’m doing. I check them constantly, whether it’s for validation or self-pity. I think many students care intensely about their marks without realizing it. If you have physical symptoms or feel stressed more often than not because of school, you’re in obsession territory. I advise…
The pandemic has hit many people hard, and teachers are no exception. Despite these difficult circumstances, many teachers still show an incredible amount of passion for their students and subject. Here are just some of the ways teachers have brightened my own life and the lives of many other students: Their passion is infectious. One…
With the transition to working from home and continuing school through various online platforms, this can be a difficult time for many students. Finding the motivation to continue schoolwork and do homework from the comforts of our own homes is surprisingly challenging. Although you should practise self-care and take care of yourself by giving yourself…
At one point in time or another, you’ve probably heard one of two things: Studying while listening to music is distracting. Studying while listening to music helps you focus. You’ve probably also noticed that these two things are completely contradictory. So, this begs the question: should you listen to music while you study? Some people…
We’ve all done it one time or another. Cramming. It’s that single word that brings fear to adolescents’ hearts all over the world. It’s a last resort and is viewed as unreliable and ineffective. But is it really? Does cramming work? The simple answer is yes. Yes, it is does work for tests the day…