I write about study notes a lot - because they form a significant part of my tutoring sessions and philosophy of supporting students during and outside of their sessions to be successful learners. One of the trends I am noticing with my students is their desire to create new notes for new tests, rather than… Continue reading Handwritten Maths Notes
One of the greatest challenges in tutoring is time - you only see a child for one hour a week (or less) and there is so much to accomplish. If you can work in harmony with parents to support continued learning throughout the week, you can maximise learning opportunities and upscale families. Reading at home can… Continue reading Questions After Reading at Home
I try to find the teachable moments in everything I do – context and relevance is crucial when working with students with learning difficulties and disabilities. Whenever I can utilise a true story or experience for students to demonstrate a skill or process I seize the moment. I found myself with this opportunity during the… Continue reading Taking Back Control
Last week I wrote a post about the way in which I help my HSC students prepare for their final exams. I'm also in the process of preparing my Year 7 students for their first yearly exams. This too has its own set of challenges. A few students have already experienced some exam style situations… Continue reading Preparing for the First Exams
In NSW students are in the process of completing their final year exams in the High School Certificate (HSC). This will occur throughout all Australian states at varying times over the next few weeks. These are my final parting words to my students as they are ticking off subject completions before entering the examination halls.… Continue reading Exam Strategies
