Many students stress about their SACs, about their upcoming exams and about other assessments. Don’t! A little bit of nervousness is natural, but if you let it take over you, you won’t be able to think clearly. Just reassure yourself that as long as you’ve done the work, been resourceful and have asked for plenty… Continue reading Before Your Test, Don’t Stress & Stay Positive
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Start Preparing for Exams in Advance
Tip of the Day: Begin to Prepare for Exams! Hi everyone! As we approach the end of year exams (that came quickly!), it’s important that you begin to prepare yourself both mentally and physically for exams. It’s going to be a bit of a tough period, BUT if you have the proper systems in place… Continue reading Start Preparing for Exams in Advance
THE NIGHT BEFORE AN ASSESSMENT OR EXAM – WHAT TO DO!?
It can be one of the hardest things to do: falling asleep the night before a major assessment task. You know you need enough sleep to be able to perform at your best, but you’re also worried that everyone you’ve studied will fall out of your head during your slumber. So you lie there, with… Continue reading THE NIGHT BEFORE AN ASSESSMENT OR EXAM – WHAT TO DO!?
Finding the Right Places to Study
It’s not only how much you study that matters: where you study is almost as important. Where you choose to study can make or break your levels of efficiency. Sometimes, working at home or at school is just too distracting – seek out somewhere else. Whether it be for solo study, study with friends, or… Continue reading Finding the Right Places to Study
How to Find a Good Maths Tutor for Your Child
You’re looking for a maths tutor. But searching for the right tutor can be a long process if you don’t know exactly what your child needs. Let’s explore how you can ensure you will find the perfect tutor for your child. Before you hire a tutor It’s important to set a plan before you even… Continue reading How to Find a Good Maths Tutor for Your Child
Benefits of Online Gaming for Students
Online games: are they all bad? It’s a complex area for parents who are unsure whether they should be allowing their children to play games or not. Taking an educational lens, let’s look at some of the pros and cons of online gaming. Pros Teamwork skills. Playing games with other people is often a bonding… Continue reading Benefits of Online Gaming for Students
Become a Successful Tutor in Australia: In-Person & Online
Becoming a successful tutor isn’t all that difficult provided you’re willing to put in the work to see results for yourself and your students. Becoming a successful tutor requires two facets: the practical skill of teaching, and the marketing aspect of your occupation. Oftentimes, many tutors forget about the latter aspect above. Marketing seems all… Continue reading Become a Successful Tutor in Australia: In-Person & Online
How Much Should I Pay a Tutor?
How much should you pay a tutor? For those who are unaccustomed to getting tutoring, it can be tricky to know how much you should be aiming to pay a tutor. This article will break down the average prices for tutoring and some of the traps which could await you if you are less informed.… Continue reading How Much Should I Pay a Tutor?
Benefits of Using Technology in the Classroom
It is hard to deny the power of technology today. While some of the more outlandish theories from the past have not yet come into fruition (see: AI running the world), a great wealth of technology is available at just the click of a mouse or the tap of a finger. Combine technology with learning… Continue reading Benefits of Using Technology in the Classroom
How To Structure A Comparative Essay (VCE English Tips)
The comparative essay, in only its second year of being on the VCE English syllabus, is a cause for confusion for many students and teachers alike. Read on for one simple way to structure a comparative essay. Introduction This can be structured in much the same way as a text response essay. Here, the only… Continue reading How To Structure A Comparative Essay (VCE English Tips)