Summer, WOOHOO! Time to completely unplug and not think of anything remotely school-related for 3 months, right?
Maybe that's not such a good idea... it turns out that you don't have to be a terrible parent to encourage your student to keep his or her brain active throughout the summer...
Etymology is the study of the origins of words. It's such a cool, nerdy topic!
In this clip, we learn about the origins of the words "enthusiasm" and "laconic".
Forget calculators! There are some really simple divisibility rules that are fun and easy to learn.
Anyone can benefit from learning these tricks. Third graders, seventh graders, eleventh graders preparing for the SAT - they could all use these little tips.
A lot of test-taking comes down to simple physiological energy. Your brain is a muscle that needs oxygen and rest to perform at it's best under pressure.
Some people believe it's most important to sleep well the night before a test. Nevermind the previous sleepless nights. They think that if...
Generally, in the English language, a word has either a story or a root. In today's discussion of etymologies, we cover both categories.