Effective Tips to Study Maths Maths is often one of those subjects that students either love or hate. Maths builds on top of previous skills and is all about how you use the 4 basic operations (➕➖✖️➗). Because Maths is all about skills development, here are some effective tips to study maths: Put in the […]

What is Arithmetic? The word “Arithmetic” originated from Greek arithmētikē (tekhnē) which means ‘(art) of counting’, and from ‘arithmos’ which means ‘number’. The other branches of mathematics are Algebra, Geometry and Analysis. Arithmetic is therefore the “branch of mathematics that deals with the study of numbers using various operations on them. Basic operations of math are […]

Let’s Define Numeracy Numeracy is defined as: “the knowledge, skills, behaviours and dispositions that students need in order to use mathematics in a wide range of situations. It involves recognising and understanding the role of mathematics in the world and having the dispositions and capacities to use mathematical knowledge and skills purposefully.” Education and Training, […]

You and your child have picked up a book that seems interesting, but as you are reading it together, it feels like the story is taking forever to get to the good parts, or maybe you’re just not feeling it because of distractions or stress. No worries! Here are some tips to keep you hooked […]

Why Your Child Needs to Develop Good Study Habits It is in our DNA to get excited by new things. New car, new book, new gym membership, new diet, etc. But after a while, the novelty wears off. Although we know that exercise is good for our health, we lose motivation and not exercise regularly. […]

5 Books Your 3-5 year Old Needs To Read Reading is a great opportunity for you to bond with your child and join them in the exploration of their imagination. At such a young age it is important to allow your child to imagine and even take the story further and tell it themselves.  By […]

Why Does My Child Need Problem Solving Strategies? The problem shown above is an actual case in which a student solves the problem by drawing every single figure. This is likely to happen when the student is not aware of problem solving strategies.  There are many ways to solve maths problems. However, if students solve […]

Top 8 tips to Boost your Child’s Self-Esteem “Self-esteem impacts your decision-making process, your relationships, your emotional health, and your overall well-being. It also influences motivation, as people with a healthy, positive view of themselves understand their potential and may feel inspired to take on new challenges.” (verywellmind.com)   Children that lack self-esteem, tend to […]

How to Choose the Right Books for my Child “I don’t know which books are good for my child.” It’s hard to know which books your child will enjoy or will be able to read. We have one strategy that may help. Follow the 5-finger rule!  Ask you child to make a fist. Ask them […]