The NAPLAN numeracy test assesses math proficiency and problem-solving. Success is achievable by implementing some strategies and developing an understanding of concepts. Here we provide guidance on problem-solving methods, math concepts, and practical applications to excel. Understanding the NAPLAN Numeracy Test The NAPLAN numeracy test assesses students’ ability to apply mathematical concepts in real-world contexts, […]
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Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students have begun the 2024 NAPLAN testing. This test assesses students’ writing skills and is essential to the national curriculum. There are four components: Writing, Reading, Language Conventions, and Numeracy. As a parent, you may wonder what the NAPLAN writing test is about and how you can help your […]
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Effective Methods for Learning and Memorizing Times Tables Times tables are the building blocks of mathematical proficiency, forming the basis for various mathematical concepts such as division, fractions, algebra, and geometry. To ensure your child’s confidence and enthusiasm for mathematics, it’s crucial to help them become proficient in times tables. Here are some valuable tips […]
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Overcoming Test Anxiety: Guiding Your Child to Academic Success Test anxiety is a formidable hurdle in the academic journey of children. As a parent or caregiver, your role is pivotal in helping your child conquer this challenge and achieve success in their exams. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into essential strategies to effectively manage […]
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How to Help Your Child Catch Up in School: 5 Important Tips for Parents If you’ve been informed that your child is behind in school, the first thing to do is talk to your child’s teacher or guidance counsellor to understand where your child stands academically and what areas they are struggling in. Once you […]
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Setting Goals for Your Child: A Guide for Parents to Tutor their Children to Thrive and Succeed Setting goals for your child is an important aspect of parenting that can help them develop essential skills, learn new things, and achieve their full potential. As a parent, wanting your child to succeed and thrive is natural. […]
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Loving Learning The ongoing, voluntary and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge, understanding and skills development for either personal or professional reasons – enhancing personal development, competitiveness and employability (ACARA, 2019). Lifelong learning is a form of self-initiated education that is focused on personal development. Our modern world is changing rapidly and it can feel difficult to […]
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Does My Child Need Tutoring? This question is on the top of many parents’ minds since we came out of the pandemic. Before we tackle this question, let us put the situation into perspective. We will look at the 2018 PISA Report (Programme for International Student Assessment-operates under OECD) aimed to measure the education performance […]
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Is your child hesitant or even resistant to attend tutoring? This is normal and universal behaviour, parents need to know and understand that. The thing to bear in mind is children can’t always see the end goal as clearly as you, the parent, can. Any new experience is just that, new! It may feel strange, […]
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Developing Confidence in Your Child: How a Tutor Can Help When a child learns, they are using several skills. Reading, logical thinking, and possibly the most important of all; confidence. It might not seem like confidence is a skill, but in reality, it is. A skill is something that requires development from external support such […]
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