NCEA explained: your guide to how it works
Confused with NCEA? The courses your child chooses at secondary school can affect what they’ll do in the future, so it’s good to know how it works.
6 reasons you should start tutoring early in the year
Improving your results at school isn’t something that can be done in just one or two days.
The nuts and bolts of debating: how to select, prepare and deliver a great debate
Don’t let the public nature of debating overwhelm you. We’ve rounded up our top tips to help you prepare and deliver a memorable debate, without the angst.
How to optimise your reading time during exams
Utilising the reading time at the start of an examination can give you a valuable advantage.
5 simple motivation hacks for effective study
Why are some study sessions more productive than others? Here’s how to understand your motivation and optimise your productivity.
The most effective ways to study (according to science)
Discover two of the best (and most under-utilised) learning techniques to maximise your exam performance.
Planning and tackling a research assignment
You’ve probably had the experience of several assignments across different subjects being due in the same week. Here’s how to plan your time to meet all deadlines without rushing to the finish lin...
How to choose a career path with transferable skills
Just a few years ago the average age of retirement was 60 and now it has jumped to 70. What does that mean if you’re a young person entering today’s workforce?
Taking the pressure off “following your passion”
Is there something wrong with us if we don’t immediately know how to make passion pay? The answer is a firm no. Here’s a healthy dose of perspective.