Gene2022-10-29T00:35:22+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? The way students usually learn new concepts is quite progressive. You can see this in the structure of any text book. Usually the first questions in an exercise are ..
Gene2022-10-31T17:44:16+11:00Posted in All Categories, Teacher & School Issues
I would like some assistance in how to explain different concepts such that they are in line with the way taught in school. I don’t want to confuse the client by teaching in different ways as it might create more doubts. This is a very valid concern. ..
EzyMath2022-08-10T21:14:03+10:00Posted in All Categories, Organizing Lessons, Senior & High School Learning
I have a couple of students who are going into year 11 next year. They absolutely need tutoring during the holidays to make next year less stressful for them. There are many gaps to cover, and working ahead will give them a confidence boost. This is what ..
EzyMath2022-10-31T18:17:20+11:00Posted in All Categories, Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Concentration & Focus, Structuring Lessons
My student has a problem talking in class and her mother has informed me that her test results aren't improving either. I keep going through exam technique and organising her time but I don't think that is her problem. Her mother told me she has been having ..
EzyMath2020-07-02T14:05:36+10:00Posted 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 ..
EzyMath2022-10-31T18:21:03+11:00Posted in All Categories, Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Relationships: Parent, Student &Tutor
One of my students needs more lessons ( 2 in a week ) but her mother says one lesson is sufficient. She is failing before I get an opportunity to teach her and i am hoping to get more than 65percent with more lessons but they don't ..
EzyMath2022-11-30T01:19:55+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, soemtimes they seem to not be picking up on ..
EzyMath2022-10-31T18:15:17+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 ..
EzyMath2022-10-31T18:01:01+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 ..
EzyMath2022-11-02T17:31:56+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 ..
