Exams can cause a lot of stress, but we’re here to help make it a little easier with our top 5 tips to prepare.
Keep up in class.
First on the list—show up and pay attention. Class time also provides a chance to ask questions if you need help. Take notes, too. This helps you retain new material. Need help with note-taking techniques? Check out these strategies.
Study the material.
Next, complete all assigned reading, which is key to… Read more
Arizona GEAR UP will host a FREE Virtual Leadership Academy & Technology Camp June 7 – 11. We even provide gift certificates for lunch during this week-long event. The only requirement is students must attend one of our Achieve60 Schools or one of our 5E Partner Schools. Space is limited, but we need your help in spreading the word.
In previous years, Arizona GEAR UP invited rising 10th graders to Northern… Read more
Through high-quality professional development, the Arizona K12 Center helps educators improve teaching skills and enhance leadership abilities. During the pandemic, it more important than ever to stay connected and receive support from other educators.
You still have time to registers for the April 27 session of GEAR UP Math Institute. This session is the last of a series, but it will give you a taste of more to come this summer. During this learning opportunity, you… Read more
Arizona GEAR UP just launched an innovative college and career readiness guide targeted at parents. Yes, that’s right, we want to make sure parents also have the tools they need to help their children soar into the future. The Discover Parent Guide complements the Discover Guide, which is a college readiness and exploration manual for middle school students.
The Discover Parent Guide builds awareness for parents regarding postsecondary options and attainment.… Read more
Hector Araujo Is one of the first alumni to come out of Arizona GEAR UP, and he continues to represent GEAR UP on a national level. Hector was first introduced to GEAR UP as a student at Kino Junior High in Mesa, Arizona. In previous grant cycles, Arizona GEAR UP worked in a cohort model that followed a class from middle school through high school graduation.
On his first day of 8th… Read more
Paying for college may cost a lot less than you think thanks to scholarships and financial aid, and the first step starts with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Simply put, fill out the form and earn free money for college.
Based on FAFSA applications, students receive over $120 billion of funding each year. The application opened in October, but if you hurry, you still have time to fill out the form.
Colleges and universities… Read more