Integrals explained well: from geometry to Calculus 1
Indefinite and definite integrals: what they really are, the techniques you need in Calculus 1 and the typical mistakes to avoid in the exam.
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Notes from the notebook.
Guides, worked examples and study method, translated from our Italian blog.
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Bocconi test or TOLC-E: which one for economics?
An honest comparison of the Bocconi online test and the TOLC-E for economics applicants: structure, scoring, preparation time and common mistakes.
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Test anxiety in maths and physics: 5 techniques that work
Five practical ways to manage test anxiety in maths and physics: spaced preparation, timed practice tests, time management and a calm routine before the exam.
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Learning Python from scratch for students: a 6-week roadmap
A practical roadmap to learn Python in 6 weeks, designed for high school and university students, with exercises applied to maths and physics.
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Derivatives explained properly, for high school
Derivatives from concept to calculation: the definition as a limit, basic rules, the chain rule and the typical mistakes to avoid in the final year.
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How to pass the TOLC-I (Engineering): strategy and timing
How to prepare for the TOLC-I: sections and timing, maths topics, maximum score and when to guess. Plus the free mock exam with marking.
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The Feynman technique for studying physics
How to apply the Feynman technique to high school physics: moving from memorising to real understanding, with examples on forces and the electric field.
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Studying maths without stress: 4 habits that work
Four concrete habits that change how maths is studied in high school and at university, reducing stress and improving results.
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Stoichiometry: typical mistakes and how to avoid them
A practical guide to stoichiometry: from grams to moles, balancing and the limiting reagent, with the common mistakes in high school and the TOLC-MED.
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5 typical physics mistakes in high school (and fixes)
The most common mistakes I see in high school physics tests: force diagrams, signs, dimensions, conservation laws and formulas applied by rote.
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MATLAB and Simulink for the engineering exam: what to know
A practical guide to MATLAB and Simulink for engineering students: from the basics to the toolboxes and dynamic-system simulation, with common mistakes.
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Astronomical geography for the maturità: linking themes
A reasoned guide to Year 5 astronomical geography: Earth's motions, the solar system, stars and galaxies, for the maturità oral exam.
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