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Educational Quotations - Thoughts 11

Ron Johnson

"Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death" ~ Albert Einstein

Math Practice

Ron Johnson

Enough said. Well, that would be a very short blog entry indeed, but I cannot over-emphasize the need to practise, practise, and practise for math.

Educational Quotations - Thoughts 10

Ron Johnson

"I was reading the dictionary. I thought it was a poem about everything." ~ Steven Wright

Students of any age can have difficulty when starting a writing assignment. One of the major complaints I hear (every day almost) is that they just don’t know how to get started. This is where free flow writing can come in handy.

Educational Quotations - Thoughts 9

Ron Johnson

"Do you train for passing tests or do you train for creative inquiry?" ~Noam Chomsky

Educational Quotations - Thoughts 8

Ron Johnson

"Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence." ~ Robert Frost

Multiple Choice Tests

Ron Johnson

This week one of my students asked me for tips on taking multiple choice tests, so this blog explains a few techniques and tips.

Educational Quotations - Thoughts 7

Ron Johnson

“Rewards and punishments are the lowest form of education." ~ Chuang-Tzu

Steps to Success - Step Six!

Ron Johnson

Create a study space for yourself. You can learn anywhere if you are committed (Step 1) and follow solid study skills, but it can be very helpful to have a suitable study space.