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12 Study Tips to Achieve your Goals in 2019

Posted on January 3, 2019 by admin

For many of us, the new year represents the perfect opportunity to reflect on where we are, think about where we’d like to go, and make a plan for how we can get there. This is particularly true of students that are looking to make the most of their study… Read More

Learning theory: neuroplasticity and your amazing brain

Posted on November 5, 2015 by admin

“Neuro-what?” you say. Yes, neuroplasticity may sound like something you don’t want to know any more about, but you should, because learning theories tell us it makes your brain very special indeed. Not long ago we wrote a blog about developing a growth mindset. Simply put, having a growth… Read More

The past, present and future of learning

Posted on October 19, 2015 by admin

When audiences first watched the movie Back to the Future, they journeyed from the then-present-day of 1985 to the “future” of 21 October 2015. Now that the moment has been and gone, we thought we’d do a little time traveling of our own… Imagine the following scenario: You have an… Read More

How to develop a growth mindset for better learning

Posted on October 8, 2015 by admin

Perfection is an illusion, something for students to strive towards, which ultimately means that falling short is inevitable. But don’t worry, that’s actually a good thing. Let us tell you why. Wouldn’t it be great if you could easily achieve perfect scores in all of your exams, essays and class… Read More

Learning by Teaching: the key to a deeper learning experience

Posted on October 2, 2015 by admin

Did you know that first-born children are apparently more intelligent than their younger siblings? In two studies published in the journals Science and Intelligence, researchers found that first-borns exhibit a higher IQ. But they aren’t simply born brighter; they’ve worked at it – their higher IQ is strongly linked… Read More

Learn How to Study Better than 99% of your Classmates

Posted on September 16, 2015 by admin

When we look for advice on how to study better, most articles trot out the same old advice: create a study schedule, review it frequently, get plenty of sleep, and so on. Now while tips like these will almost certainly be effective in helping you reach your goals, we’re going… Read More

Learning to Code: Why Everyone is Talking about it

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

“This blog is the part of the “ExamTime New Skills” series which aims to provide info, tips and resources on how students can teach themselves new skills in their own time.

The World of Coding

This blog explores the world of coding, the benefits that are… Read More

Learn a New Skill with ExamTime

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

With many of you now on a well-deserved break from your studies (apologies if you’re not!), why not take this opportunity to learn something new with your time off. You may be delighted with your time off at first, but a certain level of boredom may arise as a result.… Read More

Top 5 Study Tips to Achieve your Study Goals

Posted on May 13, 2013 by admin

Preparing for Exam Success!

With exams season in full-swing and life without your text book surgically attached to you fast approaching, we wanted to share with you our top study tips to help you understand how to learn and improve memory to ensure you achieve exam success! Use this quick… Read More

The Juggling Act: The Contradiction of Student Life

Posted on August 28, 2012 by admin

So, you got your exam results and you’re off to college (well done on that, by the way) but now the student-life with all its razzling-dazzling hoopla awaits you. You may be momentarily overcome by the glitz and glamour but soon enough the dust will settle and you’ll begin to… Read More