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Learning the art of effective note-making in the class is one of the best ways to remember what you’ve learnt and be less stressed during tests. Taking notes is a skill that can be mastered with little practice. It has nothing to do with your handwriting but depends on how well structured your notes are. Let’s take a look at some tips to take notes like a pro: Know Your Learning Style: Before embarking on the note-taking process, know what your learning style is. This will help you work in the right direction towards making your notes effective for better retention. There are four main learning styles namely visual, auditory, read/write and kinesthetic. Figure out which style suits you best and pursue your note-making accordingly. Be Prepared: The key to effective note-taking is to keep all your supplies handy and ready. These could be things like paper, highlighters, writing pens, etc. Another important part of preparation is to review your previous notes before starting off wi...

Attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood behavior disorders. Students with ADHD are naturally restless, inattentive, hyperactive and impulsive. They are intellectually as smart as other kids except for their inability to focus on a task at hand. Teaching such kids requires certain skills coupled with tons of patience. There are some helpful measures and techniques that have been developed over the years for teachers of students with ADHD. Here are three main measures that should be implemented in a class with ADHD students. These are: Accommodation: Implementing changes that make it easier for students with ADHD to learn. Instruction: Tweaking the teaching methods. Intervention: Tackling disruptive behavior of students with ADHD in the best way possible. Let’s break them up and look at how they can make teaching kids with ADHD more effective: A teacher can bring about some useful changes in the learning environment to reduce di...