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 ..
EzyMath2025-11-06T22:09:06+11:00Posted in All Categories, Motivation & Interest
Lack of discipline and commitment regarding homework. It is frustrating when I identify a 'gap' and create a worksheet, especially to target their weakness, and they lose it, or don't bother doing it! Especially since I have explained how doing the problems will help them, and gone over ..
EzyMath2025-11-06T21:06:39+11:00Posted in All About Exams
I am a bit worried with the student that is unprepared for his yearlies. His parents aren’t expecting great results due to the time constraints, but I hope they are not disappointed.The first thing you need to do...is work out whether or not the client plans to continue ..
EzyMath2025-11-06T22:29:58+11:00Posted in All Categories, Motivation & Interest, Relationships: Parent, Student &Tutor
One student’s parents want to stop tutoring after his exam but i think he needs to continue as we've only really just begun and i feel he will just forget everything and go back to how he was before.This is a really common situation 🤔. There are two ..
EzyMath2025-11-08T00:04:35+11:00Posted in All About Exams, Motivation & Interest, Senior & High School Learning
Dan’s SituationDan, who is in year 12 and doing General Maths, struggles A LOT. He doesn't seem to have put in any effort throughout the year as he has no notes or recollection of learning many concepts. I find it difficult to try and cram through the general ..
EzyMath2025-11-07T19:41:03+11:00Posted in All About Exams, Teacher & School Issues
My year 12 student's teacher appears to be a little inadequate 🤔 e.g. he does not teach some concepts in the topic that end up in the exam. My student has been asking his friends what their teachers are telling them about the topics that will be tested ..
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 ..
EzyMath2025-11-04T22:52:47+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 ..
EzyMath2025-11-06T21:26:58+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 ..
EzyMath2025-11-07T20:49:36+11:00Posted in All Categories, Starting Tutoring, Structuring Lessons
If a student is struggling with MANY topics, how do you help him catch up in a short period of time?Depends on the nature of the struggle, is it comprehension problems throughout, too much content to recall at once, gaps in knowledge? If the student is struggling ..
