As best as I can tell from my 20+ years teaching, procrastination stems from 3 main emotions -- fear, shame, and anger. Naturally there are other factors at play, but in Pareto's 80/20 fashion, I'm...

Arrogance can be a significant barrier to learning, as it can prevent students from being open to new ideas and perspectives. There is some research to suggest that highly intelligent students may be...

Listen up and listen good, because I'm about to give you some no-nonsense, straight-talking advice on how to be successful academically. I've taught high school and college math students for almost...

Mathematics is a subject that is often misunderstood and can cause a lot of frustration and anxiety for students. As a high school math teacher, you must have seen your students who struggle with...

Atomic Habits by James Clear is showing to be a valuable resource for students who want to develop good habits that will lead to academic success. The book emphasizes the importance of small,...

When I was a boy, my younger brother had two imaginary friends -- Shorty and Shotty. Shorty and Shotty could be a mischievous pair of little boys. They would stop at nothing to get him in trouble....