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Surely, Examination Malpractice has become one of the canker worms that have eaten deep into the fabrics of the Nigerian society. Before now, perhaps, the most remarkable factor is what I can call academic laziness or better still, mediocrity on the part of some students – those who see examination malpractice as the only way […]

Whether you find the subject matter or the teacher dull, staying awake during a boring class can be a challenge for even the best student. It is important that students stay awake during lectures so that the academic atmosphere of the class is not disturbed. Finding quiet, non-intrusive ways to stay awake during a tedious

The connections between water and energy and their impacts on the lives of people across the world have held the attention on the resources and uses. Many countries have realized that without water and energy, prosperity and successes they target are impossible. For Nigeria, focus on energy and water is critical to the attainment of

As mobile device usage has exploded, some people are questioning the proper use of these devices among children. Most teachers and parents agree that this technology is a valuable tool—but are students too “plugged in”? How much screen time is too much. Devices in Schools Teens acting as early adopters is no different when it

  (By Tony Ali) Today more and more teens have cell phones.  Teen texting between friends has now overtaken cell phone communications – and every other common forms of interaction.  Text messaging has been a vital form of communication emerging from the speedy development of technology.  According to a study by PEW Research: Half of teens send

  Going back to school after the holidays can be difficult for most students; after a few weeks of relaxing, eating, and drinking, the prospect of diving back into the routine of studying can be hard to take. As a teacher, it’s important to find ways to motivate your students after their break, whether by

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We know that there is what is called a ‘gender divide’ (or gender gap) in STEM. In short, there are more men than women in STEM careers. More young men pursue STEM fields in the university than young women. So why don’t more girls pursue technology careers, become scientists, or become computer scientists? Girls get

Advice on the best study skills can be found in many books and across the web. However, these sources often gloss over certain memory-related habits that can really help you remember the material much better. On this page I describe five proven study strategies that every student should know and use to maximise their retention