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How to study for a final in one night

By bryanjmason

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follow these directions to pass a final with one night of studying.. more »

How to study for a test

By susiehughes11

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While I was in college, I learned some really cool tricks to studying and passing the toughest tests... more »

How to Take an Essay Exam

By eHow Education Editor

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Essay exams are tough because they require you to do a lot more thinking than a multiple-choice or true-or-false exam... more »

How to Understand Apartheid

By Bob Strauss

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When British settlers colonized South Africa in the nineteenth century, they were faced with a dilemma of their own making: how could they impose their will on the native African majority? Although racial laws of one type or another had always ... more »

How to Understand String Theory

By Bob Strauss

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Thanks to an endless string of books, magazine articles, and NOVA specials, string theory has gradually seeped down from the abstruse realms of higher mathematics to the common horde. As difficult as it is to master, though, this theory rests on ... more »

How to Understand the Salem Witch Trials

By Bob Strauss

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In 1692, the town of Salem, Massachusetts, experienced what can only be described (in modern terms) as an outbreak of mass hysteria: the prosecution, and execution, of 20 citizens for the crime of practicing witchcraft. Although the Salem Witch ... more »

How to Understand The Stock Market Crash of 1929

By martygit

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The Stock Market Crash of 1929 was the most disastrous single economic event in American history. It didn't cause The Great Depression, but it played a role in its development. Several factors contributed to the crash... more »

How to Use Mind Mapping to Enhance Speed Reading

By eHow Education Editor

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Increase your students' reading speed and comprehension with mind maps. Reading experts admit that students who learn the principles of speed reading correctly become better and more satisfied readers. Mind maps enhance the learning of speed ... more »

How to Use the Product and Quotient Rules to Solve a Derivative

By BADrew

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Solving for the derivative of an equation by using the product and quotient rules... more »

How to Use the Words Excel and Accel Correctly

By eHow Education Editor

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As with many words that sound similar when spoken, accel and excel are often confused in writing. Being vigilant about the intended meaning and following a few simple guidelines will ensure that you don't mix up these two words... more »

How to Use Their and There Correctly

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”There" and "their" are homophones that are often mistakenly interchanged by writers. Homophones are two words with different spellings and usages, but have the same pronunciation. Remembering a few simple rules about the use of each word can ... more »

How to Win a Geography Bee

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Each year schools across the country host Geography Bees. In order to win a Geography Bee it takes a specific set of academic skills and knowledge, and each local Geography Bee usually leads up to the larger National Geographic Bee. Being ... more »

How to Write a Strong Conclusion

By Deddus

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So you’ve done the research and you’ve written the paper, but before you can press “print,” you have to write a conclusion. Surprisingly, writing a conclusion can often become the most challenging part of the paper writing process. A few simple ... more »

How to Write About Literature

By GMHoltz

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Whether you’re a student, a blogger or a professional, writing about fiction well is an important quality. It’s a form of a research paper, but the sources are the wonderful artistic reflections of the times as opposed to newspaper articles, ... more »

How to Be a Better Student

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No matter at what stage you are in school, you can always use some pointer on becoming a better student. Here are some ideas on becoming a better student... more »

How to Be a Good Student

By Tammyrose

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Have you ever wondered why some students get all the A's? It's not luck, and its not their relationship with the teacher (I hope!) Good students have consistent, productive behaviors that work. If you would like to know what they are, read on... more »

How to Be Hot and Popular While Wearing Glasses and Braces

By eHow Education Editor

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Some people may feel that it is impossible to be hot and popular while wearing glasses and braces. However, glasses and braces have come a long way in looking hip and stylish in the last few decades, and the old stereotype of looking like a nerd ... more »

How to Build a Hydrogen Fuel Cell for the Science Fair

By eHow Education Editor

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You need a good idea for a science fair project, and you've spent some time looking at alternative energy sources. If you're interested in hydrogen fuel cells, make one using common items from around your house. With a little bit of ingenuity, ... more »

How to calculate compound interest

By Ron Auerbach

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This article will explain what compounding is and how to calculate compound interest. It's great for savers, borrowers, and investors! And as a skilled instructor, I'll walk you through every step in the process... more »

How to Choose a Digital Camera for Use in the Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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Choosing a digital camera for use in the classroom can be difficult. I have been using digital cameras to take pictures of my students since 1998. Before that I would waste money on terrible pictures that I had to pay to be developed just to find ... more »

How to Conjugate French Verbs

By IKnowHowToDoit

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Learn how to conjugate regular -er, -ir, and -re verbs in the present tense... more »

How to convert a fraction into a percentage

By Ron Auerbach

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This article will show you how to easily convert a fraction into a percentage. And it's written by an educator who will walk you through the process step-by-step... more »

How to Convert Roman Numerals

By eHow Education Editor

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You don't need to be in Rome to do everything the Romans do. Learn to convert Roman numerals like one of the natives... more »

How to Decorate a Locker

By eHow Education Editor

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No longer are you forced to cram your books into some undersized school desk where everyone can go through your things. No, this year you have been assigned your very own locker. But now you have daunting task of trying to figure out how to ... more »

How to Explore the Career of General Patton

By martygit

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George Patton is among the most enigmatic figures in American history. Though respected for his military genius, which helped the Allies defeat Germany in World War II, he was despised by many who knew him. Why the love/hate relationship? Many ... more »

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