Time Management Hacks for Students Posted on April 5, 2023June 8, 2023 by Susie McDaniel Time management—organizing and planning how to use your time on a task or activity—is an issue for many of us, from childhood to the workplace. The effects of poor time management can manifest in a variety of symptoms, regardless of age, including: • Decreased quality of work • Poor punctuality • Constant rushing • Frequent …
Homework Help & Time Management Posted on April 4, 2023March 17, 2023 by Carrie For those who procrastinate from doing homework, every Sunday night can be a scramble to finish assignments at the last minute. You want to avoid the tears, stress, and anxiety faced by your learner, but how? What kind of homework help will make a difference here? Time management is a big part of completing homework …
7 Math Games That Are Actually Fun Posted on March 31, 2023June 8, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall Math is one of those dividing forces in our world… either you love it or you don’t. You’re a “math person” or you’re not. Helping kids develop math confidence is so important so they begin to not fear this subject, and games are a great way to do that! Math games are a low pressure …
Brain Training During Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery Posted on March 24, 2023June 8, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall Traumatic brain injury recovery can be a long road. TBIs can have significant and long-lasting effects on a person’s cognitive abilities, and these changes may make it difficult to perform daily tasks and hinder their quality of life. However, research has shown that targeted brain training may be an effective method for improving cognitive function …
Top 5 Warning Signs of Learning Struggles Posted on March 22, 2023June 8, 2023 by Maureen Loftus As a parent or teacher, it can be difficult to know if a child is struggling with learning. Sometimes the signs are subtle, and it can be easy to dismiss them as just a bad day or a lack of motivation. However, if you notice any of the following warning signs of learning struggles, it’s …
Top Warning Signs in Parent-Teacher Conferences Posted on March 15, 2023June 8, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis Parent-teacher conferences are an important opportunity for parents to gain insight into their child’s academic progress and behavior in the classroom. While most conferences are positive and productive, there are sometimes warning signs that can indicate potential issues. Being aware of these red flags can help you be proactive in addressing any concerns and ensuring …
Types of Learning Styles Types of Learning Styles: Info for Parents in Learning styles are often categorized and explained in the following way: These types of learning styles were identified by Dr. Neil Fleming in the late ’80s, and represent The VARK model of learning styles. Other educators and researchers have identified additional learning styles, with some models showing …
What Are Cognitive Skills What Are Cognitive Skills: Info for Parents in Brain Training Programs Enhance Your Life Cognitive skills are the core skills your brain uses to think, read, learn, remember, reason, and pay attention. Working together, they take incoming information and move it into the bank of knowledge you use every day at school, at work, and …
Middle School Tutoring in Middle School Tutoring in Middle school tutoring and brain training are both great ways to help your child with classwork and homework. At LearningRx, we recommend middle school tutoring for students who need to spend more time with class material. When students need to build stronger learning and thinking skills, we recommend brain training. Our …
History of Our Research : Research History LearningRx wasn’t born overnight. In fact, our programs were developed through a process of trial and error dating back to 1968. As you’ll read on the timeline below, even significant successes weren’t enough for LearningRx founder Dr. Ken Gibson. His formula for developing the best cognitive skills training program was always the …