Secrets to Success

Sarah Horne, Broadcast Editor in Chief|December 10, 2015

Studying Fun Fact: Studying a little everyday can allow information to be learned easier and remain in a student’s memory longer. Instead of spending three hours studying before a big test, try spending 30 to 35 minutes studying each night a week in advance. This will make the information seem more manageable and easier to learn. Photo design by Sarah Horne

Horne, Sarah Marie

Studying Fun Fact: Studying a little everyday can allow information to be learned easier and remain in a student’s memory longer. Instead of spending three hours studying before a big test, try spending 30 to 35 minutes studying each night a week in advance. This will make the information seem more manageable and easier to learn. Photo design by Sarah Horne

  The internet is full of different sites, and webpages. Some of which are used to tell you the latest news, others are used to connect with people, and then their are hidden gems for learning.

  From Algebra 1 to English literature, the internet can be a tool to expose students to other platforms of learning, to expand and deeper understand class material.

  Here are just a few sites, and apps that specialize in teaching or assisting with high school courses. 

  • Grammarly: For any English papers, Grammarly is a free online site that checks grammar in any essays or papers. Click here to go to Grammarly.
  • Crash course: Youtube series that gives you quick lesson on subjects anywhere from U.S. history, to psychology, to literature. Click here to watch Crash Course.
  • ACT/SAT Up: These apps generate practice test to prepare for the ACT or SAT depending on the individual’s strengths and weaknesses. To view ACT Up click here and to view SAT up click here.
  • Slader: This is an online website that walks students through their textbook’s questions in order to learn, step by step how to solve difficult problems. To go to Slader click here.
  • Memrise: This app helps you learn new languages. It sets up daily goals and helps you memorize new words to add to your global vocabulary. Click here to visit Memrise.