Ep. 96 This is a story from a consult I had recently with a student who’d just completed the 10WGT and they happened to mention something super-cool that happened, that I don’t think they realised was as big a deal as it is.  Because the feedback they got from their teacher that turned from an initial criticism to  a 'reluctant' compliment, I think is in fact the ULTIMATE compliment.  The ultimate proof of success and the ultimate in strategic study and performance in assessments.  Listen in to find out what it was and how your teen can do it too. FEATURED ON THE SHOW ..read more

Ep. 95 - Feedback on a draft is an excellent opportunity to up-level and learn about how to achieve higher level criteria. But I've seen LOTS of instances where students feel annoyed, confused or deflated by the feedback they receive (or sometimes lack of it). Has your teen ever been frustrated by the feedback they've received on a draft assignment or coursework? There are some things that may be out of their control (or that need addressing further with the teacher or school), but there are also a lot of things that they can do to ensure they get the most useful, valuable and actionable feedb ..read more

Ep. 94 - I've said it a thousand times: Exams are not just testing your teen's subject knowledge. This recent senior formal Maths exam I was supervising proves it!   There are six elements of exam technique and one of them was explicitly highlighted during the preliminary verbal set up for students given by the school's Head of Department for Mathematics. Listen in to hear exactly what he told the students and what this means for your teen in their everyday study and in their exams. FEATURED ON THE SHOW: Episode 5: More Free Time - WithOUT Sacrificing Grades Follow Rock Solid Study ..read more

Ep. 93 -  Exams, assignments, essays... every piece of internal assessment and coursework goes through rigorous and specific stages in being written, developed and finalised, whether it's through the school or an exam board. Why does this matter to you and your teen? Because knowing how and where the task is coming from is SUPER-useful when it comes to your teen completing it smoothly, confidently and successfully. FEATURED ON THE SHOW: Episode 60: How to Choose a GREAT Topic in an Open Task Follow Rock Solid Study on Facebook Follow Rock Solid Study on Instagram Get your teen behind t ..read more

Ep. 92 - How to find and then solve for the issue, missing piece or weakness that - when fixed - will create the BIGGEST improvement for your teen and their study, results and confidence. Listen in to discover: The most common weak link for many students   Why it's letting down the rest of their study AND  How to fix it! PLUS! If you find this episode helpful, you might also like: Episode 1: The Study Success Formula FEATURED ON THE SHOW: Follow Rock Solid Study on Facebook Follow Rock Solid Study on Instagram Have your teen trained by me in the skills, strategies and exam tec ..read more

Ep. 91 - 'More confidence' is by far the most common thing parents tell me they want for their teen in their study. So, why are so many students lacking confidence when it comes to essays, exams and assignments? Listen in to discover: The 3 parts of the confidence spiral and how they can build up or knock down your teen's study confidence   5 things to look for that'll tell you if they're lacking confidence AND  How to increase confidence and turn 'uncertainty' into clarity. PLUS! If you find this episode helpful, you might also like: Episode 45: Building Confidence FEATURED O ..read more

Ep. 90 -  'If we don't try, we can't fail' is what our survival brain tells us. In other words, not trying feels ‘safer’ emotionally and mentally, than trying and 'failing'. However, in reality, that's not the case. Not trying is guaranteeing we won't achieve the outcome. We tell ourselves that because we didn't try, we haven't failed. We haven't wasted any time or effort in trying. But is it really 'wasted'? Zero use? And actually, not trying, could simply be considered choosing to fail. Which when you really think about it, is perhaps the most disappointing thing of all. FEATURE ..read more

Ep. 89 -  Why is it hard for your teen to change the way they study - even if that way is far from ideal?  Like always going over the word limit and then having almost as much time again culling. Like leaving things to the last minute and being in a stress and panic and up late at night trying to finish.  Like copying out heaps of study notes, or doing tons and tons of research, knowing that it’s taking a load of time and probably isn’t the most effective way to do things - but still doing it anyway. If your teen is doing any of these things, or something else that you can se ..read more

Ep. 88 - Eddie Woo has been dubbed 'the Maths Teacher every student wishes they had in High School' and his 'WooTube' channel, jam-packed with real high school Maths lessons, has over a million subscribers. So, if Maths is your teen’s favourite subject - and especially if it ISN’T - this episode is for you. YOU WILL LEARN: Why it's never too late for your teen to get into Maths. The way Maths is actually like story-telling and a great movie. How you can help your teen with their Maths homework, even if you can't answer any of the questions yourself. The mistake Eddie sees committed stud ..read more

Ep. 87 -  This episode comes from an 'Ask Me Anything' Live Q&A, where we covered: > Since when did English turn into Politics? > Is this really studying or just 'pleasing the teachers'? > How do you make revision notes brief without losing important information? > Live break down of a real English essay question. And more! FEATURED ON THE SHOW: Full list of what's taught and included in the 10 Week Grade Transformation Program: Program Content Episode 83: The Lie of There's No Right or Wrong Answer Episode 63: The Game Follow Rock Solid Study on Facebook Follow Roc ..read more