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Parental Engagement

SSZ Briefings · 19th February 2018

Enhancing Academic Success: The Formula for Effective Learning At Study Skills Zone, our mission revolves around empowering students with the tools and strategies they need to excel academically, not just in maths but across all subjects. Through extensive research and […]

How Is Study Skills Zone Different From The Rest?

SSZ Info · 14th February 2018

In the pursuit of academic success, students often turn to techniques like memory aids and exam strategies. While these tools are valuable, addressing the motivational aspect of learning is equally crucial. Research-Based Workshops: The Key to Motivation The true challenge […]

What are Habits of Mind?

SSZ Briefings · 25th January 2018

Exploring the Power of Habits of Mind: Insights from Costa and Kallick As educators, we aspire to cultivate a myriad of qualities in our students, from independence and self-motivation to curiosity and perseverance. Enter “Habits of Mind,” a concept pioneered […]

Growth Mindset – Common Misunderstandings

SSZ Briefings · 25th January 2018

Unravelling Growth Mindset: Dispelling Common Misconceptions In recent years, the concept of a growth mindset, popularized by Stanford Professor Carol Dweck, has captured the attention of people worldwide. Yet, amidst its rising prominence, misunderstandings have emerged, prompting Eduardo BriceƱo, CEO […]

‘The Power of Yet’

SSZ Briefings · 5th January 2018

Empowering Learners through Brain Awareness Understanding the inner workings of the brain can wield significant influence, particularly when learners grapple with challenging educational scenarios. Carol Dweck, renowned for her groundbreaking research on “growth mindset,” illuminates the transformative power of this […]

How to weave growth mindset into school culture

SSZ Briefings · 29th October 2017

Cultivating a Growth Mindset: Transforming School Culture Embracing the Power of Growth Mindset Are you intrigued by the concept of the growth mindset? Have you pondered its implications for education, envisioning its transformative potential within your own classroom or school? […]

Students’ view of intelligence can influence grades

SSZ Briefings · 12th July 2017

Imagine a world where your child’s intelligence isn’t fixed but constantly growing, like a blossoming garden. In 2007, a groundbreaking study published in the journal Child Development unveiled the powerful connection between mindset and academic achievement. At the heart of […]

What Kids Should Know About Their Own Brains

SSZ Briefings · 16th September 2014

Understanding the Brain: Insights from Young Learners Recent findings published in Early Education and Development shed light on children’s understanding of the brain from an early age. Psychologists Peter Marshall and Christina Comalli surveyed children aged four to 13, uncovering […]