5 Types of Learning-Related Assessments

For parents of struggling learners, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start when it comes to choosing the right assessment. To help you navigate next steps, we’re sharing information about five types of learning-related assessments. While there are other types of learning-related assessments, these are some of the most common. Remember, the most important part …

What is personal brain training like?

If you’ve never experienced personal brain training but are curious what it’s like, we’ve got some information (and videos!) for you. The LearningRx experience Unlike brain apps or tutoring, one-on-one brain training pairs clients with their own personal brain training for the entire program. Each program is tailored to the client based on the results …

How personal brain training can make you more productive

Personal brain training provides a unique way for anyone—child, teen, adult, or senior—to boost their productivity. For working adults, this is especially beneficial in a competitive field or where production can affect your profits, client relationships, or chances for a raise. Not sure how it works? Read on to learn more about some specific brain …

Spotting Weak Cognitive Skills: Signs to Look For

Everything we do in terms of thinking, reading, learning, remembering, reasoning and paying attention requires us to tap into our cognitive skills. According to French psychologist, Jean Piaget, children develop these important skills right from birth and throughout their teenage years in what he calls the “4 Stages of Cognitive Development.” However, for a variety …

Can personal brain training help seniors?

September is National Healthy Aging Month and it’s the perfect time to answer one the most frequently asked questions we get at LearningRx: “Can personal brain training help seniors?” The short answer is “Yes!” Although most adults experience some age-related cognitive decline, learning and brain development doesn’t end when you become an adult. In fact, …

4 Procedures to Train Cognitive Skills at Home (or in School)

Whether you’re a teacher, parent or combination of both, there are procedures you can use to help train students’ cognitive skills. Also known as brain skills, cognitive skills are the core skills our brains use to think, read, learn, remember, reason and pay attention. Working together, these skills take incoming information and move it into …

The Skills Your Student Needs to Live up to Their Learning Potential

You already know your student is intelligent. But maybe this past year’s performance doesn’t seem to measure up to what you know to be their potential. You’re not alone! The good news is, no matter how your student fared this last year, there’s a set of skills they can strengthen this summer to make learning …

New study confirms cognitive exercises boost math skills in young kids

If you struggled in math and worry your child will follow in your footsteps, take note: there’s yet another piece of evidence showing anyone can be good at math! A new large study published in the journal “Nature Human Behaviour” has found that young children who practice visual working memory and reasoning tasks improve their math …