Gene2025-11-07T19:48:10+11:00Posted in All Categories, Confidence, Problem Solving & Independence
Mastering Problem Solving in MathematicsProblem-solving questions are often the most challenging type of question for students in a math exam. These questions can involve multiple mathematical concepts and require a structured approach. There are several strategies that can help students learn the art of problem-solving in math. 🧠Reading ..
EzyMath2025-11-06T22:13:16+11:00Posted in All Categories, Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Concentration & Focus, Structuring Lessons
My student has a problem talking in class and her mother has informed me that her test results aren't improving either. I keep going through exam technique and organising her time but I don't think that is her problem. Her mother told me she has been having the ..
EzyMath2025-11-05T22:16:27+11:00Posted in All About Exams, Problem Solving & Independence
My student got 2/21 for a test I had set myself.I found that she had difficulty in trying to remember several topics all at once and was confused to use which concept when doing certain questions. I think I should incorporate simpler questions to boost her confidence and ..
EzyMath2025-11-07T20:22:42+11:00Posted in All Categories, Problem Solving & Independence
One of my students is having difficulty turning abstract problems (using sentences instead of concrete numbers) into a mathematical equation. I have not yet found any information that assists me to teach this skill effectively.The main challenge in questions like this is translating words into maths. Often the ..
EzyMath2025-11-04T23:01:16+11:00Posted in All Categories, Problem Solving & Independence
Do you have any more suggestions as to how I can help my year 12 student to get into good problem-solving habits, he does not like the self-questioning process? 🤔 It is hard to answer your question because of the lack of specificity. What specifically is wrong with ..
EzyMath2025-11-06T22:28:12+11:00Posted in All Categories, Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Confidence, Problem Solving & Independence
Advice & BackgroundThe advice given to me last month was really helpful. Samuel believes that in order to succeed in Maths is only possible if you are a 'genius' and this may be due to the fact that I had tried to simplify things too much during class ..
EzyMath2025-11-07T19:46:57+11:00Posted in All About Exams, Remembering Stuff, Structuring Lessons
My student seems to forget a lot of content needed for tests. Especially when there is a long time between the test and when topics were actually learnt. How can I prepare her for tests so she doesn’t forget things previously learnt? Generally speaking, to maintain memory of ..
EzyMath2025-11-06T20:42:28+11:00Posted in All Categories, Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Motivation & Interest
How do I keep targeting a problem area while maintaining interest without my student getting bored of doing the work? He’s not competent enough in this topic but is getting sick of repeating it with me almost every lesson.Dualistic ApproachTry to improve your communication so that the content ..
EzyMath2025-11-07T20:35:06+11:00Posted in All Categories, Organizing Lessons
Our daughter Georgie has been working with David for a few months now and some great progress has been made. We are thinking of taking a break over the holidays but don’t want her to forget all the work. Do you have any policies to do with holidays?A ..
EzyMath2025-11-06T22:02:31+11:00Posted in All About Exams
📚 Student OverviewMy student in year 11 is an extremely competent student and his main issue is speed. I am trying to get him talking aloud and this is helping clear his thoughts a bit but he still pauses for too long in between steps. I will often ..
