DianaE2025-11-04T21:58:14+11:00Posted in Organizing Lessons, Parent Advice, Student Advice, Study Habits
Could the solution to your teen’s math struggles be found in their school schedule? Could requesting their math classes to be earlier in the day or later in the afternoon be the key to better grades and a deeper mathematical understanding? Teachers, counselors, academic advisors and other ..
DianaE2025-11-04T21:13:04+11:00Posted in Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Organizing Lessons, Parent Advice, Relationships: Parent, Student &Tutor
Working with a tutor can be one of the most beneficial steps in transforming struggling students into successful students. The one-on-one attention works wonders by focusing on the student’s individual needs, strengths and weaknesses. The tutor and student relationship is an important one, and when a match ..
DianaE2025-11-07T23:56:19+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, All Categories, Motivation & Interest, Parent Advice
Almost every high school student has asked themselves, their teachers, tutors and parents the same question: “When are we ever going to have to use this?” When an educator can respond with real world examples that matter to the student, chances are the student will put in the ..
DianaE2025-11-05T21:20:31+11:00Posted in Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Parent Advice
As kids grow, the struggles between them and their parents change. One year olds want to throw their food on the floor and their parents insist it stays on the table. Three year olds want to go naked to school and parents just won’t budge on the ..
DianaE2025-11-06T06:42:02+11:00Posted in All Categories, Parent Advice, Study Habits
Every family has their own bedtime routine. For some, it starts with dinner, then bath, then dessert, prayers, and lights out. Others start with homework, then dinner, skip the dessert, and do bedtime stories before saying goodnight. A recent study shows that adding a little bit of math ..
DianaE2025-11-04T20:58:54+11:00Posted in Confidence, Motivation & Interest
3 Things To Tell The Student Who Is About To Give UpParents, teachers and tutors know all too well the helpless feeling that comes when the student they are trying to help is about to check out, throw in the towel, call it quits, and give up. They ..
DianaE2025-11-06T07:03:15+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, Parent Advice
For kids who are passionate about all things math, science, and technology, educational camps may be an excellent way to give them even more exposure to the topics and subjects that they love. Many museums offer seasonal camps based on a variety of subjects, from astrology to computer ..
DianaE2025-11-04T21:15:10+11:00Posted in Confidence, Motivation & Interest, Problem Solving & Independence, Relationships: Parent, Student &Tutor
Teachers and tutors know that every student they come in contact with is different. Some are outspoken, some are troublemakers, some are dedicated, and others are lethargic and unmotivated. A good teacher or tutor will find a way to reach each and every student, and work tirelessly to ..
DianaE2025-11-05T21:50:02+11:00Posted in Organizing Lessons, Parent Advice
They roll their eyes, they ignore you, they have an attitude. They are 12 going on 17 and getting them excited about anything that doesn’t involve video games, taking selfies, or watching their favorite show can be like pulling teeth. But getting your almost-teenagers excited about math ..
DianaE2025-11-06T07:05:59+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, Motivation & Interest, Study Habits, Teacher & School Issues
Building a positive relationship with your teacher is a key element in having a successful school year, especially for students who are struggling in a particular subject. We asked a few math teachers about the things that students can do to give them the best opportunity to succeed ..
