Author: Hilori Wolstat

  • My licensing exam is much longer than the dashboard schedule. Will this still work?

    Yes. The Big Test System teaches preparation, organization, and test-taking skills that apply to certification and licensure exams of any length. If your exam is longer than the standard practice schedule, simply adjust the length of your practice sessions while continuing to use the same strategies, dashboard, SMART Goals, and SEOT Reviews.

  • Study Smarter, Not Harder: A Better Way to Learn

    Many students believe that more study time automatically leads to better results. In reality, effective studying matters more than simply studying longer.

    Try these three changes:

    1. Study in short, focused sessions.
    2. Use active recall by testing yourself instead of rereading notes.
    3. Review mistakes and identify patterns.

    Personalized learning matters too. Some students learn best by seeing information, others by hearing it, and others by doing it. Identifying how you learn best can make studying more efficient.

    The goal isn’t to work harder than everyone else. The goal is to use strategies that help you learn and remember information more effectively.

  • The Best Way to Use Practice Tests

    Practice tests are one of the most powerful study tools available—but only if you use them correctly.

    First, take a baseline practice test to see where you stand. Then review every mistake, not just the questions you got wrong. Ask yourself:

    1. Why was the correct answer right?
    2. Why was my answer wrong?
    3. What pattern am I missing?

    Use the results to guide your studying. Spend more time on weak areas instead of repeatedly reviewing material you already know.

    Practice tests should be used for learning, not just scoring. The review process is often where the biggest improvement happens.

  • How Personalized Learning Can Improve Student Success

    Not every student learns the same way.

    Some students prefer visual tools like diagrams and color coding. Others learn better through discussion, audio recordings, or hands-on activities.

    Personalized learning helps students identify the strategies that work best for them.

    When students understand how they learn best, they can:

    • Study more efficiently
    • Stay engaged longer
    • Improve retention
    • Build confidence

    The result is a more effective learning experience that supports success throughout an entire program—not just on a single test.