EzyMath2025-11-06T21:48:55+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 ..
EzyMath2025-11-07T20:42:31+11:00Posted in All Categories, Starting Tutoring, Structuring Lessons
My year 10 student is struggling overall with her maths, she is in the lowest class at and is finding it difficult to solve almost every type of equation and she barely knows her times tables without looking them up in a chart. Is there anything i can ..
EzyMath2025-11-07T20:25:36+11:00Posted in All Categories, Motivation & Interest, Structuring Lessons
I'm not sure if I should teach her using the syllabus ahead of her school topics or if I should go along with the school work and allow her to be more confident in topics she is already learning. The problem with teaching ahead is she will ..
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 ..
EzyMath2025-11-06T22:46:06+11:00Posted in All Categories, Teacher & School Issues
My students have completed all their homework and are trying hard to improve their study habits. They're not seeking help from their teacher so I need to find a way to help them understand why that is important. While it is super important that students understand ..
EzyMath2025-11-07T20:52:03+11:00Posted in All Categories, Structuring Lessons, Teacher & School Issues
How should I coordinate my lessons with the student's class? It's tough to be proactive when the teacher seems to be moving in unpredictable directions, leaving gaps along the way.This is a common problem. Firstly it is important to appreciate the important role a student’s school teacher and ..
EzyMath2025-11-04T22:11:15+11:00Posted in All Categories, Organizing Lessons, Structuring Lessons
A Busy Time AheadQuite a busy time is approaching for me with work and exams. I'm not sure yet when i will be available and when i won't be - not sure what to tell my clients? Don't want to let anybody down but not sure what i ..
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 ..
EzyMath2025-11-07T20:40:36+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 ..
EzyMath2025-11-07T20:27:59+11:00Posted in All Categories, Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Motivation & Interest, Relationships: Parent, Student &Tutor
I'm wondering how stern I should be upon the student when their concentration is waning. Should I be the friend who ushers and assists them through questions or should I be the stern teacher and push him through questions? Stern or Friendly is up to you 🤔. However, ..
