jamesline2025-01-31T06:48:05+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, All Categories, Parent Advice
Reimagining Education: Insights from Salman Khan's "The One World Schoolhouse"For anyone looking to explore new teaching methods, I recommend the book *"The One World Schoolhouse"* by Salman Khan. Known for his popular educational platform Khan Academy and YouTube videos covering a wide range of subjects, Khan brings forward ..
Gene2025-01-31T06:45:33+11:00Posted in All Categories, Parent Advice, Student Advice
The Importance of Building a Strong Foundation in Mathematics Mathematics is a subject that builds on previously learned knowledge. Each year, the material taught advances upon what students have already learned. A solid foundation in mathematics is vital for students to succeed and avoid struggles throughout their ..
Gene2025-01-31T06:40:37+11:00Posted in All Categories, Parent Advice, Problem Solving & Independence, Student Advice
How Understanding Math Helps Students ExcelMathematics is a subject many people enjoy, primarily because there is usually one correct answer to each problem. This provides a sense of certainty, which is appreciated by many. However, one of the biggest issues with students today is a lack of proper ..
Gene2025-01-31T06:27:29+11:00Posted in All Categories, Parent Advice, Primary School Learning
Effective Ways to Teach Arithmetic to Young StudentsChildren can learn to count, add, subtract, divide, and multiply even before they can read. This is because arithmetic can be taught at a young age in ways that make sense and are fun. Younger students may not always be intrigued ..
Markus Curry2025-04-01T02:12:34+11:00Posted in All Categories, Organizing Lessons, Parent Advice
How Much Tutoring Does My Child Need?Students will require different amounts of tuition based on several factors:Current academic standing: The worse their current performance, the more effort it will take to improve.Goals: The more ambitious their goals, the more effort it will take to reach them.Grade level: The ..
Gene2025-01-31T05:56:23+11:00Posted in All About Exams, All Categories, Parent Advice, Primary School Learning
What is NAPLAN?There has been a lot of emphasis on NAPLAN since its introduction in 2008. NAPLAN, the National Assessment Program on Literacy and Numeracy, is a nationwide standardised test for students in grades 3, 5, 7, and 9 across Australia. The NAPLAN testing aims to assess the ..
Nathan F2025-01-31T05:48:49+11:00Posted in All About Exams, All Categories, Parent Advice, Senior & High School Learning
Supporting Your Child Through Year 12 and the HSCWhen a child is preparing for year 12 and the HSC, it's never a solitary journey. Parents too must experience the rigors and stress of the process. Here are a few ways for you, as a parent, to help your ..
Nathan F2025-01-31T05:44:38+11:00Posted in All Categories, Parent Advice, Student Advice
The Internet’s Impact on EducationThe internet has become an everyday part of almost all of our lives, and in particular our children’s lives. Facebook, YouTube, games... but what about education? Many of our students can’t even remember a time before Google or Wikipedia, where answers to almost ..
Markus Curry2025-01-04T03:07:18+11:00Posted in All Categories, Parent Advice, Relationships: Parent, Student &Tutor
The parents asked what they can do to help the student’s progress outside of my tuition time. Is there a standard response to this or do I suggest something particular for each student? The answer lies in both of your proposed suggestions. There is ..
Markus Curry2025-01-04T02:44:29+11:00Posted in All Categories, Parent Advice, Study Habits
Introduction to Studying ChallengesStudents will deal with a lot of issues in their lives while at school, and due to all the different things competing for their interest, it’s hard to focus. Studying is no different; however, the effectiveness of studying can be greatly reduced if students are ..
