In a recent study published in Nature Human Behavior, researchers assessed the associations between cognitive and non-cognitive (NCS) skills and academic achievement from ages 7 to 16. Study: Genetic ...

A new Nature Human Behaviour study, jointly led by Dr. Margherita Malanchini at Queen Mary University of London and Dr. Andrea Allegrini at University College London, has revealed that non-cognitive ...

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Persistence is the most important skill students can possess to help them get better grades, according to a new study. Students who are determined to overcome challenges and ignore distractions get ...

Bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical skills is key to career success. When you apply what you’re learning in the classroom to real-world challenges, you sharpen your ability to ...

The 5-Day Study Plan helps you prepare for an exam, and puts into practice what we know about how people learn and remember. The plan structures studying by forcing you to divide the exam material ...

Pineteh Angu is a member of the English Academy of South Africa (EASA), European Association for the Teaching of Academic Writing (EATAW) and the newly formed South African Association of Academic ...

Reading without a purpose leads to lesser comprehension and long-term memory. Many students who read this way find it difficult to participate in class discussions and do as well on their exams as ...

Explore how the AI era is reshaping employability by prioritising skills over formal degrees, enhancing job readiness and ...