You may not be aware of the origins of the word procrastination, so, without putting it off any further (see what we did there?), let us explain. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary , the etymology of the English verb ‘to procrastinate’ is as follows: “Latin procrastinatus,...
Three top study tips to maximise your revision effectiveness this Christmas holiday. When it comes to studying for exams, quality is often as important as quantity....
Six study tips from The Learning Cauldron's former tutees, who have kindly shared their own experiences of preparing for exams, to help pupils currently revising for their National 5s and Highers. Their advice isn't just about sitting for hours on end staring at your notes...
If you (or your offspring) are feeling stressed by the prospect of imminent exams, it's time to take control of your breathing. So says Peter Karinsson, an experienced holistic counsellor at Karinsson Holistics. Here he shares some of his tips for managing stress during the...
As the exam season fast approaches in Scotland, stress levels are running high in many households, so we've put together some useful tips for parents on how to help teenagers keep calm and focused during this important revision period....