Learning Tips Archives

Piqosity’s learning tips and strategies for overcoming common roadblocks in education, as well as analyses of why these problems persist across generations of students.

How Should Students Use AI in their Education? Dos and Don’ts for AI in K-12 Learning

Should students use AI for their schoolwork and learning? The growing influence of AI in K-12 education makes academic dishonesty easier than ever—students can simply ask a chatbot for the answers to their homework questions. This erodes the involved process of trying, failing, and trying again that is crucial to learning. Still, students can [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2026-07-09T09:08:33-05:00July 1st, 2026|Learning Tips|

5 Books for 5th Graders to Read Over the Summer

Piqosity has featured these five engaging books for 5th graders to read over the summer break to provide a resource for upper elementary students on the search for summer reading! Avoid summer learning loss this break by picking up an interesting book or two! Reading is vital for maintaining the reading skills students work [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2026-06-30T09:00:16-05:00June 30th, 2026|English, Learning Tips|

Common US vs. UK Spelling Differences

With Independence Day coming up, it’s an apt time to learn about and appreciate the ways American and British culture contrast—one major divergence is in the many US vs. UK spelling differences. While Americans and Brits communicate in the same language, there are so many differences in each respective dialect, [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2026-07-09T09:26:53-05:00June 22nd, 2026|English, Learning Tips|

How to Use Piqosity Courses for Test Prep this Summer

Summer time! School’s out and everyone’s ready for a break. While it’s important to take this time to travel, work on your hobbies, or just relax before the next school year, summers are also a great time to dedicate to test prep while you don’t have school work to worry about. [...]

By Brittany Meek|2026-06-09T18:54:30-05:00June 9th, 2026|ACT Test Prep, ISEE Test Prep, Learning Tips, SAT Test Prep|

How to Use Piqosity Courses to Get Ahead this Summer

Summer is here again! While you should take time this break to travel, work on your hobbies, or just relax before the next school year, you shouldn’t forsake your learning habits. The “summer slide” is a real, concerning issue—if you go three months without any reading or math practice, you could forget a lot [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2026-06-03T17:44:33-05:00June 3rd, 2026|English, Learning Tips, Math|

Tried and True Tips for Virtual Learning

While virtual learning may have been around for longer than a couple of years, the COVID-19 pandemic is largely responsible for pushing remote learning into mainstream education. Today, remote learning is no longer the "norm" for the normal academic year; rather, it remains an option for supplemental learning, often encompassing additional enrichment or remediation. [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2026-06-02T17:45:17-05:00June 2nd, 2026|Learning Tips, Teachers & Tutors|

Tips for Summer Learning Loss Prevention – Stop the Summer Slide!

Summer learning loss prevention is key in making sure that no students are left behind when school starts again. Students who allow their brains to idle over summer risk a knowledge loss that leads to cumulative deficits year over year. Conversely, students who continue learning over the summer are likely to earn higher test [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2026-05-20T08:00:51-05:00May 20th, 2026|English, Learning Tips, Math|

10 Books to Improve Vocabulary Acquisition

An enriched vocabulary yields improved communication and comprehension of English—Piqosity has curated this collection of books to improve vocabulary skills for the purpose of providing a resource for anyone looking to build and strengthen their vocabulary. These novels contain precise and imaginative diction, helping you develop your vocabulary and reading comprehension skills while being [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2026-07-09T09:28:35-05:00May 12th, 2026|ACT Test Prep, English, Favorites, ISEE Test Prep, Learning Tips, SAT Test Prep|

iPads for Kids: Effects on Health and Screen-Time Strategies

While digital devices like iPads and other tablets can be great tools for childhood learning, over-reliance on iPads for kids' entertainment can harm their physical and mental health. Here are some of the effects of extensive screen time for kids and what strategies parents can use to mitigate the downsides and maximize the benefits. [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2026-07-09T09:47:04-05:00May 6th, 2026|Learning Tips|

Piqosity’s Suggested ISEE Exam Prep Timeline

If you’re looking into a private middle or high school for yourself or your child, you’re probably researching what to do when it comes to preparing for the ISEE. The Independent School Entrance Examination (pronounced “i-see”) is used in the process of determining admissions for many private schools. Getting a good score on the [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2026-04-23T13:00:30-05:00April 23rd, 2026|ISEE Test Prep, ISEE: Lower Level, ISEE: Middle Level, ISEE: Upper Level, Learning Tips|

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