Curiosity prepares students’ brains for learning. When students are curious, their brains are more engaged in learning and they can retain more information. Curious students are more motivated to learn and more tuned into what they are studying. Yet, many students express that they are not curious about what they are learning in school these days. In fact, students these days are often so overwhelmed by their workload that they are just trying to get through everything that is on their plates. 

In today’s ultra-competitive college admissions landscape, many students rely on AP, advanced placement, courses to show colleges and universities that they are “college ready.” While students are learning the curriculum for an AP Exam throughout the school year, it is important to invest a considerable amount of time studying for this test which encompasses approximately eight months’ worth of curriculum. Here are 5 strategies to help students succeed on AP Exams.

Children need the tools to maintain their emotional and physical well-being as they face new challenges. Understanding and managing physical and mental stress is essential to responding to the challenges and stresses children face as they grow up. GAMECHANGER Tutoring Connection is honored to team with Diana, owner of MaxPact Health. Diana teaches busy parents the most effective fitness and nutritional practices to support mental clarity, resilience, and positive sleep and nutritional habits.

This Valentine’s week, GAMECHANGER Tutoring Connection wants you to fall in love…with learning. Students who love to learn tend to engage in classroom discussions, dive into their schoolwork, and thrive from positive feedback from peers, teachers, and parents. Students who fall in love with learning find wonder in most tasks and challenges. And, students who fall in love with learning develop a commitment to lifelong learning and live happier, more fulfilling lives. 

Learning how to learn helps students to develop individualized strategies that will enable them to thrive in and out of the classroom. So, while children are mired down by memorizing theorems, dates, and endless facts, how can we teach them to learn? Here are 5 ways to motivate students to become confident, lifelong learners.

Millions of people worldwide practice mindfulness and have reported astounding results regarding their overall health and wellness. Read our 5 reasons why everyone should practice mindfulness.