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Schools and learning

Proposed Q&A site for learning at or outside school. For students, teachers, autodidacts, etc. Either for pure learning questions, or practical issues arising when going to school or otherwise studying.
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10 Example Questions (1 closed)

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How can I stay focussed during an exam lasting many hours?
added by gerrit Jan 15 at 22:07
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In a country where children need to memorize everything for exams, how do I encourage independent thinking and conceptual understanding?
added by Manishearth Feb 20 at 14:12
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I have a large class, but I still want to give individual attention to the students. How can I effectively do this?
added by Manishearth Feb 20 at 14:13
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How do I teach students not to plagiarize?
added by Manishearth Feb 20 at 14:14
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How do I efficiently memorise vocabulary in a foreign language?
added by gerrit Jan 15 at 22:04
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Are there any studies to show that alternative schooling methods, such as Montessori or Jena-Plan, lead to better results?
added by gerrit Jan 15 at 22:06
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In university undergraduate education, what are the pros and cons of mandatory attendence requirements? [closed]
added by gerrit Jan 15 at 22:10
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closed as not constructive by jmort253, warren, Manishearth, BenjiWiebe, Sean Feb 28 at 22:23

This question is not a good fit to our Q&A format. We expect answers to generally involve facts, references, or specific expertise; this question will likely solicit opinion, debate, arguments, polling, or extended discussion.
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Is homeschooling legal in <location>? If so, is it legal for all ages, or only for a certain range?
added by gerrit Jan 15 at 22:12
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How do I teach students not to procrastinate?
added by Manishearth Feb 20 at 14:14
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I would like to teach myself spherical trig. What is the best set of resources to start with?
added by Chris Travers Apr 29 at 5:54
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