DianaE2022-10-31T19:48:36+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, All Categories, Motivation & Interest, Parent Advice
Almost every high school student has asked themselves, their teachers, tutors and parents the same question: “When are we ever going to have to use this?” When an educator can respond with real world examples that matter to the student, chances are the student will put in the ..
DianaE2022-10-31T17:50:13+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, Parent Advice
For kids who are passionate about all things math, science and technology, educational camps may be an excellent way to give them even more exposure to the topics and subjects that they love. Many museums offer seasonal camps based on a variety of subjects, from astrology to computer ..
DianaE2024-12-03T23:28:50+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, Motivation & Interest, Study Habits, Teacher & School Issues
Building a positive relationship with your teacher is a key element in having a successful school year, especially for students who are struggling in a particular subject. We asked a few math teachers about the things that students can do to give them the best opportunity to ..
DianaE2022-11-30T01:23:05+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, Problem Solving & Independence, Student Advice, Study Habits
Many people think that they fit into one of two categories, “numbers people” and “words people.” Numbers people have a field day with equations and graphs and formulas, and can look at a set of numbers and can immediately recognize a pattern. Words people are readers, writers, ..
DianaE2022-10-29T00:26:59+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, Confidence, Student Advice, Study Habits
If math was your absolute favorite pastime, you aced every math test you’ve ever taken, and you jumped for joy at the sight of an algebraic equation, you probably wouldn’t be on this website. So since you are, chances are math has not always been easy for you. ..
DianaE2022-10-31T16:59:22+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Problem Solving & Independence
As a tutor, teacher or parent, sometimes it can be difficult to explain how to work out a challenging math problem. We want to explain it in a way that the student understands, and also want to ensure that when it comes to test time, they are able ..
DianaE2022-10-29T00:53:10+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, Parent Advice, Study Habits
Dear Parents, As you’re going through your child’s school work, do you notice the margins of their notes are filled with doodles? Drawings, phases, shapes, squiggly lines that lead to nowhere? Before you jump on your child about needing to spend more time focusing on the ..
DianaE2022-10-31T18:08:28+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, Motivation & Interest, Parent Advice, Senior & High School Learning
Millions of teens around the world find excitement and pride in landing their first after school job. Whether it is as a lifeguard at a community pool, scooping ice cream in the local ice cream shop, or folding clothes at their favorite boutique, having a job is a ..
DianaE2023-06-29T17:03:41+10:00Posted in About Education and Learning, Motivation & Interest, Parent Advice
Some middle school students go through a weird phase in which they seem like they are eating their parents out of house and home. Growing teenagers seem to have a insatiable appetite, and can be found in the kitchen more often than not.If this sounds like your middle ..
Gene2022-10-29T00:37:55+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, All Categories, Parent Advice, Primary School Learning, Student Advice
What do the White House, the Eifle Tower and the Taj Mahal have in common? Yes they are geographical landmarks, and yes they are magnificent and impressive, but they also have something else in common. They all started with a strong, solid foundation. A beautiful building is nothing ..
