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How to Deal With Exam Anxiety

By eHow Education Editor

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If you are like the majority of students, as final exams approach, anxiety sets in. In order not to fail the test or destroy your well being, you must deal with the pressure and get through exam week... more »

How to Deal with Former Bullies at a High School Reunion

By Robin Raven

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There are those who made our high school years far more difficult than it needed to be. It is common for those who were the outcast in high school to become extremely successful in the real world. Often, a daydream of a misfit is to return one ... more »

How to Deal with Teacher-Student Conflict

By llreynolds

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Kids are occasionally irrational. They do not have the coping abilities of adults. They tend to excuse their own failures by looking for someone to blame it on. This blame game becomes difficult when there's no one standing there but you and the ... more »

How to Deal With Test Anxiety

By Rick Ferris

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Most of us who have taken tests have experienced to some degree that nervous feeling known as “test anxiety.” Here are steps you can take to relieve it... more »

How to Decide if an E-Learning/Distance Learning Course is for You

By JaimeLynn

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Are you curious to know if an online course would fit your circumstances and lifestyle? Many colleges offer distance learning classes in order for more individuals to attain a degree. Here are some ways to help decide and prepare you for an ... more »

How to Decide What to Study in College

By Cougar1002

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You may have read surveys that say the majority of college graduates do not end up working in their major field of study, but that doesn't mean you should make this decision at random. What you study during your college years does have an impact ... more »

How to decide whether to go to college online

By MomReesa

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Are you considering going to college online? If so, I'm sure you have questions. I completed my bachelor's degree online and am currently pursuing my master's degree online, so I have some insight others might not have into the subject. This ... more »

How to Decide Whether to Go to Summer School

By eHow Education Editor

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You study for nine months out of the year, so why keep studying in summer? It can be a tough decision to make, but sometimes summer school is the way to go... more »

How to Decorate a Homeschooler's Study Area

By favefive

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In America, millions of children are homeschooled as more parents choose this method of education over taking them to traditional schools. To make it more conducive to learning, it is important to give homeschooled children their own space... more »

How to Decorate a School Locker

By eHow Education Editor

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Start looking forward to going back to school by focusing on how you want to decorate your locker instead of all the homework you'll have. You'll be able to reuse these items for several years and the benefits are both cosmetic and utilitarian. ... more »

How to Determine Compound Word Status

By laurapayne

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When compound words appear in written form with no space between the two individual words or with a hyphen between the two words; it is easy to tell they are compounds, but have you ever wondered how to know if two words form a compound when ... more »

How to Determine if an Online College or Distance Learning Program is Right For You

By AimeeE

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With the increased options available for college students who are interested in distance learning, it is easy sometimes to fall victim to unaccredited or diploma mill “colleges and universities”. Here are some easy tips to help you decide if your ... more »

How to develop a good test

By Patrick W. Miller

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Tests are formal assessment instruments used to judge students’ cognitive ability in an academic discipline as well as to gather quantitative information about students’ psychomotor performance (physical skills) and affective characteristics ... more »

How to Develop a Romance Hero

By eHow Education Editor

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Romance novelist Sheri McGregor says romance heroes have evolved as social standards have changed. "The old-fashioned romance hero was dark and brooding, a man the heroine had to win over and somehow change. She still does that, but oftentimes ... more »

How to Differentiate Between Homonyms and Polysemes

By laurapayne

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There are numerous word types that by semantic definition are hard to define without context. Included in this category are homonyms and polysemes. Traditionally, homonyms and polysemes are similar in that they both have variations of meaning ... more »

How to Differentiate Between Vagueness and Ambiguity

By laurapayne

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Words that are vague and words that are ambiguous are each, by definition, hard to define without context, and sometimes even with context. Additionally, there are times a word can be both vague and ambiguous. This is part of the semantic ... more »

How to Discover & Write Non-Fiction

By Jill M

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You can discover how to write Non Fiction and make it fun to write anything from great little shorts like these, to a Non Fiction Manual or Book. For those who find it difficult, this exercise is something you can do any where and any time, even ... more »

How to Dissect a Clam

By eHow Education Editor

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Clams belongs in the phylum Mollusca which includes but is not limited to snails, slugs and squid. It has a mantle that covers it's soft fleshy body and a strong muscular foot that allows the clam to bury into the mud and sand. Many elementary ... more »

How to Ditch School

By CCrock

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Some days, your time is just better spent enjoying the great outdoors or getting into mischief with your friends! Whether you just want to skip school once or you are a ditch-a-holic, here are some tips for you!.. more »

How to Do a School Prank

By eHow Education Editor

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School pranks are very popular in most schools. They add an element of surprise to an otherwise boring day. Doing a school prank can be a lot of fun. It can also cause some problems if you do not thoroughly plan and execute your school prank... more »

How to do the alphabet in sign language

By Kreem8

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in this article you are going to learn how to sign the alphabet... more »

How to Do Without Having a Boyfriend in Middle School

By eHow Education Editor

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Having a boyfriend in middle school is popular. However, there are a lot of girls who don't want a boyfriend in middle school. Sometimes, the girl's parents won't let her have a boyfriend because of religious or ethical beliefs. It is possible to ... more »

How to dunk your Aggie ring!

By xdragoox

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Whoop! Texas A&M University began in 1876 in College Station, Texas. The tradition of the Aggie ring began with the class of 1889. The current version of the ring was designed in 1894 by E.C. Jonas. Dunking your Aggie ring in a pitcher of ... more »

How to EASILY Convert ANY Measurement

By Gump87

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This is how to EASILY convert ANY measurement... more »

How to Eat Healthy in College

By eHow Education Editor

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Eating healthy in college might seem about as easy as getting an "A" in a 400-level math class. Between the dining hall chicken nuggets, the fast food burritos and the study session cookies, there's little room left for nutrition. Not so fast: ... more »