Many of us dream of fluently speaking a second language, whether for personal, academic, or professional reasons. Besides the fact that learning a new language and using it engages and develops the part of the brain that helps you become a better problem solver, most people like the idea of being able to travel and […]
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Although you can always sign up with Train The Brain for help organizing, revising, or editing your written assignments, being able to get some of your writing assignments done independently is an important skill to master. But where do you begin? You can follow these basic steps as a guide for almost any written […]
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School is back in session, so it’s time again for that ever important question: Which are better: Paper or digital notes? One camp on this issue says, “Who cares, as long as students are taking notes!?” but the students taking the notes usually have pretty clear opinions one way or another. So what are the […]
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“But colleges don’t require the SAT anymore!” You might get that response when you start suggesting that your teen spend some time preparing for the SAT, and for some schools, your kiddo might be right. However, there are a lot of reasons to prepare for and take the SAT that your child might be missing. […]
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Before you know it, the school year will be over, and it will be time for summer break. Your kids have earned this break, and while some might be ready to increase their hours at a part-time job, get involved in team sports, or immerse themselves in their favorite hobby, others might need a little […]
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Train The Brain has some experience helping online students achieve success. One of the most useful skills online students will use during their courses is note-taking. No matter what style of notes you like to take, here are some tips you may find helpful: • Take handwritten notes • Take notes while reading • Review […]
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You’re partially through the school year, but when you check your grades, your heart drops into your stomach. How did you let your grades slide so far and what will you do now? Here are some tips for recovering from a rough start: • Don’t dwell on the bad start. • Focus on your scores […]
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Helping a student who is struggling with math can be frustrating. Helping a student who is struggling with math and who is also your child? Well, that’s a whole new level of tension. You see them struggling and want to help, but you don’t know how. At Train the Brain, our goal is to help […]
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Summer learning activities are a great way to keep kids engaged and learning throughout summer vacation. Not only will these activities help to keep young people entertained, but they’ll also keep their minds sharp and their skills honed. Learning activities aren’t just for children, though. Adults can benefit from a little learning over the summer […]
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