When most people think of tests, they think about things they TAKE. Especially this time of year, when students are hunkered down for finals. But I'm a professor. When I think of tests, I think of ...

Studying for final exams can feel stressful and even overwhelming to many Miami University students. Successful preparation for finals should start long before Finals Week begins. Thoughtful planning ...

After the end of every college semester or high school year, students nationwide engage in the age-old tradition of cramming for final exams. These exams, which usually last between two to three hours ...

As finals week approaches, many classes either have a final exam or a final project. These are both alternate ways of showing you have mastered the class material. In some classes, there is clearly ...

My oldest son is in ninth grade. I’ve written before about his eventful journey through school so far, and about some of the things that have made it more difficult than it should have been. This year ...

1. Focus on the information that professors repeat during class, include in PowerPoint presentations or note on the board. Pay particular attention when they become more animated or enthused. 2.