People tend to focus on effective study techniques and not so much on ineffective study techniques. In this section, we are going to look at some ineffective study techniques and some of the ways we can correct this. 1. Studying with friends – studying with friends is not always a bad idea, however, it is… Continue reading How NOT to Study in Year 12!
Month: November 2020
Common ATAR Myths for Year 12 Students!
1. Doing subjects that scale a lot e.g. VCE Specialist Maths will ensure that I get a high ATAR: This is incorrect. Picking your subjects purely based on how much it scales by will not guarantee you a high ATAR. In fact, it can work against you. Unless you are really good at Specialist Maths… Continue reading Common ATAR Myths for Year 12 Students!
How To Take Notes To Maximise Success
Year 11 and 12 subjects often focus very heavily on content, but rarely upon the methods of learning and consolidating memory. To efficiently learn everything that you need to know, you need to focus on every part of the learning process. Notes you take in class are most likely your best resource, but so many… Continue reading How To Take Notes To Maximise Success
Math Methods – Conquering differentiation
If you’ve just finished year 11 and are taking Math Methods next year, this article is for you! Differentiation is an absolute must in order to be successful in this course. Many students struggle to differentiate, but usually don’t realize that most of the time, their struggles simply boil down to a lack of practice.… Continue reading Math Methods – Conquering differentiation
How to Help Your Child Plan Their Future!
If you’re reading this article, you are probably the parent of a child who is struggling to figure out what to do after finishing school. Perhaps they’re in the earlier years of high school and are still tossing up their options. Or maybe they have just finished year 12 and are feeling the urgency and… Continue reading How to Help Your Child Plan Their Future!
Facebook Groups for Learnmate HSC Tutors
The benefits include: 1. Share resources between current tutors of the same subject group. 2. Discuss specific advice for teaching techniques in HSC. 3. Discuss key concepts in HSC, and discuss updates to the study design. 4. Discuss physical in-person meetups with other Learnmate tutors. 5. Any other relevant discussions peculiar to HSC. When prompted,… Continue reading Facebook Groups for Learnmate HSC Tutors
Private Tutoring or Tutoring Centre: What is Best for You?
Many students use some form of tutoring service (either in-person or online) to help get them through the school. Tutors can be a massive help in getting students caught up in areas of the syllabus they may find particularly challenging, as well as advantaging students who choose to use the service to get ahead. Either… Continue reading Private Tutoring or Tutoring Centre: What is Best for You?
How To Know When To Get Help
It can be hard to know whether to get a tutor or not. There are a range of factors to consider when it comes to deciding whether or not you need help. Obviously, we think tutoring is great – we’re a tutoring agency! But tutoring can be whatever you want to make of it,… Continue reading How To Know When To Get Help
Guide on the Best Way to Learn a Language
Learning a new language can be loads of fun! Not to mention the range of proven benefits individuals can acquire in the process. This includes improved memory, increased attention span, better cognitive abilities and better decision-making skills just to name a few. Below is a guide of the most important steps students should follow when… Continue reading Guide on the Best Way to Learn a Language
Is A Gap Year A Bad Idea?
As every student knows, most people seem to have an opinion on whether or not you should take a gap year after school. It is a massive decision, after all! In the end, you need to work out what suits you best, as everyone’s journey is different. Pros A gap year will give you more… Continue reading Is A Gap Year A Bad Idea?