by chrishowell7 | Jul 16, 2025 | Blog
Ever heard a student say, “I’m just not a math person,” or “I can’t do this”? These phrases often stem from a fixed mindset. The revolutionary concept of Growth Mindset, championed by Carol Dweck, promotes seeing challenges as...
by chrishowell7 | Jul 16, 2025 | Blog
Ever struggled to explain a complex idea, then found a simple diagram that made it instantly clear? That’s the magic of Dual Coding. This powerful strategy pairs verbal explanations with visuals to engage two separate brain channels for stronger memory and...
by chrishowell7 | Jul 16, 2025 | Blog
Ever noticed how some students can ace a worksheet on one topic, but then struggle when that same topic is mixed in with others? They might be missing the power of Interleaving. This strategy alternates similar topics or problem types within a single practice session...
by chrishowell7 | Jul 16, 2025 | Blog
Ever crammed for a test, aced it, and then promptly forgot everything a week later? You’ve been a victim of the “forgetting curve.” Spaced Practice is the antidote: it distributes learning sessions over increasing intervals to combat forgetting and...
by chrishowell7 | Jul 16, 2025 | Blog
Ever felt like you know something, but it’s just not coming to you? That’s your brain struggling to retrieve. Retrieval Practice isn’t just about testing; it’s about exercising your memory to make knowledge more durable, leading to far better...
