DianaE2022-10-29T00:26:59+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, Confidence, Student Advice, Study Habits
If math was your absolute favorite pastime, you aced every math test you’ve ever taken, and you jumped for joy at the sight of an algebraic equation, you probably wouldn’t be on this website. So since you are, chances are math has not always been easy for you. ..
DianaE2022-11-16T22:02:14+11:00Posted in Parent Advice, Primary School Learning
When it comes to math, vocabulary is a very important factor. Some teachers and tutors can spend so much time focusing on the functions and formulas, and disregard some of the basic WORDS that make up those formulas. If students don’t know that “finding the sum” means to ..
DianaE2022-10-31T18:07:11+11:00Posted in Parent Advice, Problem Solving & Independence
As students in the lower level grades prepare for the shift into higher order math classes, algebra can sometimes be overwhelming and frightening for students who have had no experience with it before. “Math is hard enough with just numbers,” many students complain, “now what will we do ..
DianaE2022-10-31T16:59:22+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Problem Solving & Independence
As a tutor, teacher or parent, sometimes it can be difficult to explain how to work out a challenging math problem. We want to explain it in a way that the student understands, and also want to ensure that when it comes to test time, they are able ..
DianaE2022-11-16T21:33:39+11:00Posted in Primary School Learning
Whether you are a parent looking to supplement your child’s education in a fun and easy way, a tutor looking for a unique way to keep your client’s engaged, check out these four games that will be fun and educational for students in the primary grade levels. ..
DianaE2022-10-29T00:53:10+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, Parent Advice, Study Habits
Dear Parents, As you’re going through your child’s school work, do you notice the margins of their notes are filled with doodles? Drawings, phases, shapes, squiggly lines that lead to nowhere? Before you jump on your child about needing to spend more time focusing on the ..
DianaE2022-10-31T18:08:28+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, Motivation & Interest, Parent Advice, Senior & High School Learning
Millions of teens around the world find excitement and pride in landing their first after school job. Whether it is as a lifeguard at a community pool, scooping ice cream in the local ice cream shop, or folding clothes at their favorite boutique, having a job is a ..
DianaE2023-06-29T17:03:41+10:00Posted in About Education and Learning, Motivation & Interest, Parent Advice
Some middle school students go through a weird phase in which they seem like they are eating their parents out of house and home. Growing teenagers seem to have a insatiable appetite, and can be found in the kitchen more often than not.If this sounds like your middle ..
DianaE2022-11-30T01:21:35+11:00Posted in Motivation & Interest, Parent Advice, Primary School Learning
If you have a son, more than likely you’ve had enough robots, pirates, dinosaurs and trucks to last you a lifetime. Lucky for you, we’ve put together a list of even more activities that boys will love and that will foster their love and understanding for everything math ..
Gene2022-10-29T00:37:55+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, All Categories, Parent Advice, Primary School Learning, Student Advice
What do the White House, the Eifle Tower and the Taj Mahal have in common? Yes they are geographical landmarks, and yes they are magnificent and impressive, but they also have something else in common. They all started with a strong, solid foundation. A beautiful building is nothing ..
