The summer is a time for secondary school students to relax and unwind but it’s also an important time to brush up on some personal development skills that will enable them to hit the ground running when school starts back in September. While not all […]
Meditation has many proven benefits but one of the lesser known benefits, according to scientific research, is that it increases grey matter in the brain and improves memory, attention and decision-making.
At my online study skills classes, I teach students the following formula for exam success:  Technique + Consistency + Mindset Usually, students have nailed one of the above elements. When I was preparing for my Leaving Cert, for example, I ensured that I worked consistently in order […]
Maths revision is often neglected when it comes to preparing for the Junior Cert, Leaving Cert or any other exam for that matter. Very often, students mistakenly think that they can’t revise Maths or that an hourly grind once a week will be enough to […]