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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 […]

11 UCAT Verbal Reasoning Tips

11 UCAT Verbal Reasoning Tips (Explained for Beginners)

The UCAT verbal reasoning segment is a high-tension part of the UCAT exam, which is why you need practical tips to pass it. You’ll need to sharpen your retention, answer questions strategically, scan at high speed, and manage your time effectively.  UCAT is an exam specifically developed to ensure that healthcare professionals meet all the […]

Is Speed Reading Just Skimming?

Is Speed Reading Just Skimming? (Explained for Beginners)

Speed reading is not the same as skimming. Skimming is one way to improve your reading speed, but it is not the only one. Speed reading also involves using your peripheral vision and your eyes’ rapid, jerky movement to take in chunks of text at a time. There is a misconception that when you speed […]

Is Speed Reading Considered a Sport?

Is Speed Reading Considered a Sport?

Speed reading is a mind sport that requires specialized skills,  techniques, mental strength, and dedication to master. It is an exercise for the brain necessary for improving your intellectual abilities. The classification of sporting activities has generated a lot of debates from several quarters. Going by the dictionary meaning of the word, a sport is […]

What Are Comprehension Strategies?

What Are Comprehension Strategies? (Explained for Beginners)

Comprehension strategies refer to methods employed during reading to understand written material better. These techniques make it easier for a reader to make sense of what they are reading and help to improve their quality of thought, critical thinking, and creativity. As a student, you must develop adequate comprehension skills to get good grades and […]

What Words Are Hard To Lipread

What Words Are Hard To Lipread? (Helpful Examples)

Lipreading can be difficult for even the most experienced lip reader, as it tends to lead to misinterpretation of many words, including those that others speak rapidly or words with multiple meanings.  Lip reading, also known as speechreading or visual phonics, is the ability to interpret the movements of the lips, face, and tongue to […]