Gene2025-01-04T02:18:53+11:00Posted in All Categories, Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Relationships: Parent, Student &Tutor
One of my students is a grade 6 boy suffering from learning difficulties. I'm not sure exactly how to bring up the topic of progression with his mother. I worry that come exam time she will be expecting large improvements but because of his difficulties I think ..
Gene2025-01-04T01:30:29+11:00Posted in All Categories, Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Relationships: Parent, Student &Tutor
Identifying the IssueI am not getting a good response from one student; she openly resents having a tutor and is passively aggressive toward me. She is rude and does not complete the homework I set for her. I have tactfully picked up on her rudeness and explained to ..
Gene2025-01-04T01:19:01+11:00Posted in All Categories, Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Senior & High School Learning
My year 11 student is not sure if he wants to do maths next year even though he got 80% in his exam, is there anything I can do to encourage him? Should I get involved in the decision?A lot of senior students will question whether or ..
EzyMath2025-01-04T01:00:00+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 ..
EzyMath2025-01-04T00:54:12+11:00Posted in All Categories, Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Relationships: Parent, Student &Tutor
One of my students needs more lessons (2 in a week) but her mother says one lesson is sufficient. She is failing before I get an opportunity to teach her and i am hoping to get more than 65percent with more lessons but they don't agree. How can ..
EzyMath2024-12-28T07:14:04+11:00Posted in All Categories, Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Remembering Stuff
My student is not revising topics covered in previous sessions. I have stressed the importance of consistent revision but I’m not sure the best way to make him revise. Here are some ideas:💡Typically students won’t revise on their own. This is true for a variety of reasons.*Some students ..
EzyMath2024-12-28T07:10:54+11:00Posted in All About Exams, Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection
One student received an 'E' at the end of semester reports. We were all in a bit of shock because she had been improving immensely-- her understanding as well as problem solving skills, especially when making things visual for herself. I can't help but feel responsible. What has ..
EzyMath2024-12-28T06:55:56+11:00Posted in All Categories, Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Confidence
One Student’s ExperienceOne of my students becomes extremely nervous when asked questions during the lesson, even simple ones like "What's 5 X 6?" She becomes a little tense and shaky, and makes very very silly mistakes even though she knows the answer. I've tried to be more encouraging ..
EzyMath2024-12-28T06:31:58+11:00Posted in All Categories, Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Problem Solving & Independence
I guess i could use some advice regarding how to gauge whether a student is taking on information. Yes I can write questions and ask for answers, but I feel sometimes I just get a smile and nod. It can be challenging, especially with younger students to make ..
EzyMath2024-12-28T06:28:46+11:00Posted in All Categories, Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Concentration & Focus, Motivation & Interest
Identifying the ChallengeI am still finding it difficult to tutor the year 7 student. He gets too distracted and doesn't enjoy the topics. I have spoken to his parents about it and they tell me he tends to lose concentration. He rarely does his homework to the best ..
