Gene2025-11-04T21:45:09+11:00Posted in All Categories, Confidence, Problem Solving & Independence
One of my students really struggles to take her knowledge and use it in new situations. Any tips?📚 Understanding the Learning ProcessThe way students usually learn new concepts is quite progressive. You can see this in the structure of any textbook. Usually, the first questions in an exercise ..
EzyMath2025-11-06T22:06:32+11:00Posted in All Categories, Problem Solving & Independence
I am still unsure how to help him think more about the questions rather than depending on me. I have explained how to look for similar questions in his notebook and also with the worked examples in the notebook but even when I offer clues rather than just ..
EzyMath2025-11-05T22:08:13+11:00Posted in All Categories, Problem Solving & Independence
I could use some advice on giving students hints in regards to solving a problem. I am constantly giving students hints on how to solve a problem in order for them to get the concept on their own; however, sometimes they seem to not be picking up on ..
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 ..
EzyMath2025-11-06T06:39:08+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 ..
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 ..
EzyMath2025-11-08T02:03:58+11:00Posted in All Categories, Problem Solving & Independence, Senior & High School Learning, Study Habits
Year 12 student: I need to work on improving her problem solving skills/independent learning, as well as her self-belief (such as trying more questions individually before asking). How do I best integrate some of the learning strategies into tutorial sessions for a year 12 student? Depends which learning ..
EzyMath2025-11-07T23:51:05+11:00Posted in All Categories, Primary School Learning, Problem Solving & Independence
**Enjoying the Learning Journey**I always enjoy my time with the year 3 student, we always do some good work while I'm there but I find it hard to be sharp in my questioning, to challenge him in what he is doing and really force him to actually think ..
