Test Taking Intangibles™

We know that athletes work out to perform at a higher level for their sport. Be it baseball, tennis, basketball, or soccer — it is understood that you will only be able to perform at the highest level if you are training your body. Not surprisingly your brain needs a similar type of “workout” if […]

It is not uncommon for students to excel in school, yet struggle when it comes to test-taking. In these cases, the solution can often be to get a tutor; however, when test grades don’t improve or ACT scores don’t increase, students can become disheartened and lose confidence. Teachers may tell families things like “your student

What is Test-Taking Anxiety? Test-taking anxiety can be unpleasant, but it can also hinder test performance. In most cases, test-taking anxiety occurs when your body releases adrenaline, and the energy you could be using for problem-solving gets redirected to preparing your body to “fight” or “flee”. You might have heard of a “fight or flight”

It is not uncommon for students to excel in school, yet struggle when it comes to test-taking. In these cases, the solution can often be to get a tutor; however, when test grades don’t improve or ACT scores don’t increase, students can become disheartened and lose confidence. Teachers may tell families things like “your student

We know that athletes work out to perform at a higher level for their sport. Be it baseball, tennis, basketball, or soccer — it is understood that you will only be able to perform at the highest level if you are training your body. Not surprisingly your brain needs a similar type of “workout” if

How does nutrition affect learning? How can I focus longer? Why do I experience nausea before exams? What are probiotics? What foods contain probiotics? Where can I find probiotics? Why do probiotics matter for test prep? When preparing for academics or a specific exam, considering the effect of nutrition on academic performance is critical. Here