Good exam results come from steady preparation, not last-minute cramming. This hub brings together our guides on preparing for school tests, NAPLAN, the HSC and ATAR-counting exams, with practical revision strategies, exam-day techniques and advice on what to do after a disappointing result.

How to Get a 99 ATAR – Insights from a Top Achiever!

Students spend the majority of their school years chasing the perfect 99 ATAR. This selection rank holds a significant place in a student’s life. It puts an end to their school journey and paves the way towards undergraduate degrees. Let us explore how to get a 99.95 ATAR with effective..

How Long Should Your Study Break Be for the HSC?

As much as you want your child to study all day long, a non-stop study session isn’t the most effective way to go about it. Especially for students in their HSC years at school. These exams require a deep understanding and practical expertise of the selected coursework. Thus, as research..

How to Interpret and Understand Your HSC Results

HSC grades are the zenith point of secondary studies and a pathway to a college education. After 12 gruelling years at school, the journey ends with HSC marks for students of New South Wales. The pressure is off the roof as students are worried about their HSC and ATAR scores...

Why You Should NOT Aim For a High ATAR

Just like any other parent, your child’s high school years might seem more stressful to you than your own. Add in the fuss over ATAR score and sky-high goals of 99+, the pressure is off the roof. While no one can deny ATAR’s importance in students’ lives, we need to..

Everything You Need to Know About the QCE and ATAR

With its recent advent in 2020, ATAR is still novel to Queensland. It's quite a comprehensive concept that parents find a tad difficult to decipher. While QCE (Queensland Certificate of Education) is as relevant as ever, ATAR is now equally important for students' academic future. We are here to help..

The Best Ways To Get Ready For Final Exams

Exams are a quintessential part of students’ lives. Though they face final examinations each year, the process remains as stressful as ever. The key to acing any test is effective and thorough preparation. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to make the learning process smoother and help the student sail..

How To Get Good NAPLAN Results

The NAPLAN test is an important rite of passage for Australian children. It takes place yearly in May for students in years 3, 5, 7, and 9. NAPLAN determines a student’s proficiency in literacy and numeracy skills. It also guides the education ministers to ascertain and improve the standard of..

What is NAPLAN and How Can Students Prepare

NAPLAN is a yearly test which assesses skills in literacy and numeracy for students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The test is held every year in the second week of May. The primary goal of NAPLAN isn’t to provide students with a pass or fail mark, but..

How To Study For Final Exams And Other Important Tests

Smart students know that there is a difference between reading over the notes at lunchtime before a test, and actually studying. When it comes to major tests that have a big impact on their grade, successful students have a plan and a strategy for studying. If your child has a..

About Tests and Education System

I get quite despairing at times when I listen to the political football that is education. 😔 It is not all negative, however, as there are many people who are trying to improve things for everyone. There are many great teachers and tutorials on the internet.To anybody interested, I will..

Tips For Multiple Choice Exams

Q: What is the best way to study for a multiple-choice test?A. Review the material for the first time as you drive to schoolB. Follow this informative set of guidelinesC. “Work together” with the smart kid who sits in front of you Multiple choice is a commonly chosen format for..

Taking Notes: 7 Ways To Be A Great Note Taker

Taking Notes: 7 Ways To Be A Great Note TakerMany students have never been taught the most helpful ways to take notes in class, and the result is sheets of unorganized paper with facts, figures, and half-finished examples that are no help to the student at all. Being an expert..

Never Cram For A Test! (But Here’s How To Do It Successfully)

Never Cram For A Test Again! Everyone knows the feeling of sitting at the lunch table, 17 minutes before a math test, and trying desperately to absorb everything in the math chapter and in the notes you've scribbled down during the week. It's not a great feeling, but we've all..

Fun Acronyms and Rhymes to Help Students On Test Day

Helping Your Child Excel in Math: Tips and TricksWhen it comes to giving your child the help he/she needs to be successful in math, some parents have no idea where to start. Most parents haven’t stepped foot inside a math classroom in years, and can become easily overwhelmed not only..

Effectively Studying For A Math Exam

Effective Strategies for Studying for a Mathematics ExamStudying for a mathematics exam requires a different approach compared to other subjects. A student cannot simply memorize formulas and equations while looking at "example questions". While it's crucial to know the formulas, it is even more important to understand *how* to apply..

How To Deal With Achieving Poor Exam Results

How to Turn Poor Exam Results into a Positive Learning ExperienceMost students will encounter poor exam results at some point in their education. The Ezy Math Tutoring approach encourages reflection, making changes, and improving. The most important thing is to learn from mistakes and not dwell on poor grades. While..

Preparing For Exams One Week Away!

Maximizing the Last Week of Exam PreparationAs it’s the last week before an exam, it’s expected that the student has covered all the core topics and has done some study over the past week or two. However, the final week can still make a significant difference..

NAPLAN What Why How?

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 literacy and..

Helping your Child Prepare for the HSC

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 child along..

Student Needs More Help After Exam – Parents Unwilling

A 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. ✨ It is probably a good idea to speak with the..

Improve Exam Skills

Methods to get students more comfortable with tests? 🎯A short answer is *practice practice practice*. Maths tutoring is not just about drilling content into the heads of students – we need to teach students how to study effectively, find their own learning strategies, how to prepare for exams, and very..

Unprepared for Test – Do Practice or Comprehension?

Challenges in TeachingMy student’s teacher did not specify which topics will be taught in the coming weeks and assessed in the next exam. I was not able to teach him in advance most of the modules. This means he has several knowledge gaps so I have been trying to assist..

Senior Students – General Advice

I now have a struggling student who will be in yr 11 this year. Things will be far more serious and I want to make sure I do the best possible job I can, that she also is motivated to keep things from going downhill. I have dedicated some time..

No Time For Exam Prep – May Be Disappointing

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 tuition after..

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