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Conquer test anxiety: Why tests make you FREAK OUT (and how to FIGHT BACK!)

Learn how to overcome test anxiety with practical strategies. Discover techniques to manage stress, improve focus, and boost confidence for successful exam performance.

Ever feel like your brain turns into a scrambled egg before or during a test? Like all the stuff you totally knew just vanishes? You’re not alone. It’s called test anxiety, and it’s basically your brain throwing a full-blown tantrum. Imagine this: you’re sitting at your desk, the test paper …

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The class clown: Understanding, guiding, and channelling their energy

Understanding the class clown: Explore the challenges and opportunities presented by students who use humour to seek attention in the classroom.

The class clown is a student who consistently uses humour and disruptive antics to gain attention and entertain their peers. They often employ jokes, pranks, and theatrical behaviours to elicit laughter, sometimes at the expense of classroom decorum. While their intentions are often not malicious, their actions can disrupt the …

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Waking the apathetic student: Understanding and engaging the disengaged learner

From disinterest to drive: Motivating the apathetic student.

An apathetic student is characterised by a lack of interest, motivation, and engagement in learning. This student often appears indifferent to academic tasks, classroom activities, and even their own educational progress. They may exhibit a general sense of listlessness or detachment, showing little enthusiasm for anything related to school. It’s …

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Understanding and guiding the undisciplined student

Understanding the undisciplined student: Strategies for success.

An undisciplined student consistently exhibits behaviours that disrupt the learning environment and disregard established rules and expectations. This student often struggles with self-control, displays defiance towards authority, and may engage in disruptive actions that hinder both their own learning and that of their classmates. Their actions are not simply occasional …

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Learning styles – visual, auditory, read-write, kinesthetic

Understanding learning styles: Tailoring education for every student.

Just as personal preferences shape our choices in food, entertainment, and hobbies, they also influence how we absorb and retain information. Recognising this, educators have identified four primary learning styles: visual, auditory, read-write, and kinesthetic. These styles represent distinct sensory pathways through which individuals process and understand new concepts most …

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