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Memory Mastery: How Daily Brain Training Can Improve Memorization

Memory Mastery: How Daily Brain Training Can Improve Memorization

Most of us have heard of brain training programs that improve healthy cognitive function by offering mental challenges. But how do they work, and do they improve brain function?  Regular brain training improves memory by enhancing focus, attention, and information processing speed and encouraging consistency in neural stimulation. By utilizing neuroplasticity, this process creates new […]

Expand Your Lexicon: 19 Top Vocabulary Exercises Explained

Expand Your Lexicon: 19 Top Vocabulary Exercises Explained

Ever find yourself at a loss for words? Or perhaps you’ve stumbled upon a complex word that sent you scrambling for a dictionary. Don’t worry, we have all been there. Expanding your lexicon broadens your understanding, enabling you to communicate better. But how do you improve your English vocabulary? Vocabulary exercises are a powerful tool […]

35 Top Memory Exercises for Cognitive Improvement

35 Top Memory Exercises for Cognitive Improvement

Even while we sleep, our brains are constantly working, but is daily activity sufficient to maintain cognitive function? Not only do our bodies deteriorate with age, but our minds also waste away.  The good news is that simple brain training exercises can boost your memory. In this article, we’ve compiled the top brain exercises to […]

A Guide to Marzano's 6-Step Approach for Effective Vocabulary Instruction

A Guide to Marzano’s 6-Step Approach for Effective Vocabulary Instruction

Vocabulary plays an important role in reading comprehension and literacy development. But what is the best approach to effectively growing my vocabulary? You ask.  An educational researcher and author, Robert J. Marzano, identified vocabulary development as one of the key elements in the educational process and developed a six-step method for enhancing it.  In this […]

7 Signs of Poor Reading Comprehension

7 Signs of Poor Reading Comprehension (Explained)

There’s a big problem if you read and do not understand what you’ve read. The purpose of reading any text or book is to extract value.  For example, you need to comprehend an exam question before answering it. You also need to understand a report and statistics to draw actionable insights.  Even without the pressure […]

Is Speed Reading Good for Comprehension?

Is Speed Reading Good for Comprehension? (Helpful Examples)

Speed reading involves utilizing your peripheral vision and eliminating subvocalization (silent speech) to scan blocks of text. Speed reading can not only save you time, but it can also help improve the comprehension of what you read and the ability to recall that information.  Speed reading can help you consume large volumes of text and […]