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Is Productivity Important? (7 Reasons Why You Should Aim to Improve It)

Productivity, for many reasons, is vital in our day-to-day lives. We should then aim to improve it to get more work done efficiently, improve overall time management, and produce excellence in a work setting. We will discuss more reasons in today’s blog as we explore and appropriately define productivity and the two types of productivity. […]

Can Memorizing Improve Memory

Can Memorizing Improve Memory? (Important Facts)

Memorizing can help improve your memory by stimulating neural plasticity that alters the brain’s neural pathways. When you acquire new knowledge through memorization, the functional changes in these pathways can help improve both short-term and long-term memory.   While memorization seems to have fallen out of favor, studies have shown that it can help you […]

What Causes Reading Comprehension Problems

What Causes Reading Comprehension Problems? (Important Facts)

Reading comprehension is the ability to understand the text. Comprehension problems result from medical reasons such as dyslexia and ADHD. Poor grasp also happens when you are anxious or when the text you are reading is complex and unfamiliar.  Other reasons are difficulties recognizing and decoding words, limited vocabulary, and low interest or motivation. Reading […]

What Are Comprehension Skills

What Are Comprehension Skills? (Explained for Beginners)

Often we read a book, put it down, and forget what we were reading. And even if we remember the context, we cannot understand the true meaning and hidden messages between the lines. Usually, it indicates a lack of comprehension – a skill crucial for kids, young students, or anyone who wants to learn by […]

Is Memorization Bad for Learning? (12 Important Facts)

Is Memorization Bad for Learning? (12 Important Facts)

Memorization or rote learning is a learning technique where one repeats facts and figures over and over again. The repetition instills this information into the students’ memory banks. Rote learning or rote memory is used in primary, secondary, and tertiary education and is still the direct technique used in teaching most subjects. While this learning […]