What are soft skills and what makes them so important? Soft skills are often also referred to as ‘people skills’ or ‘emotional intelligence’. The term basically refers to a person’s ability to get along well with other people. These are in opposition to ‘hard skills’, which are skills that are easily quantifiable, such as data… Continue reading How to Teach Soft Skills to Students
Category: General
Learning To Work Smarter, Not Harder
Your success in the final years in school relies upon a very important aspect: how well you manage to organise your time. The very highest scorers do well not just because they are naturally intelligent and focused; they know how to manage their life in the most efficient way, and most importantly, to maximise their… Continue reading Learning To Work Smarter, Not Harder
What To Do When You Get A Bad Mark
Most people will acknowledge that the final year of school can be a real roller coaster of emotions, with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Often, the motivation you feel for a subject is closely related to the marks you receive, which can go up and down throughout the year. I remember,… Continue reading What To Do When You Get A Bad Mark
2U Maths Tips from a Past Student (98 in 2U Maths)
1. What was your final score in 2U Maths and in which year did you finish the HSC? What was your overall ATAR? My final score for 2U Maths was 98. I achieved this in year 11 through an accelerated pathway. I am currently in Year 12, completing my HSC for my remaining subjects; Advanced… Continue reading 2U Maths Tips from a Past Student (98 in 2U Maths)
Your Fears are an Opportunity
Oral presentations. The pressure of getting good grades. Drama or music performances. Auditions. Exams. There are many causes for stress and nerves during school. Although this can prove a crucial stumbling-block for many students, what many fail to recognise is that fear actually can provide an opportunity. On a physiological level, the reaction occurring in… Continue reading Your Fears are an Opportunity
Strategies to Build Self-Confidence in Students
Teachers and tutors all know or have known a student who suffers as a result of a lack of self-confidence. As a tutor, I have often had students tell me the reason that they sought out tutoring is simply because they are ‘bad’ at the subject in question. But often, when I see their first… Continue reading Strategies to Build Self-Confidence in Students
What are the Benefits of Online Tutoring?
The decision to engage a tutor is a big one. It involves bringing someone new into your life to help you achieve the goals that are important to you. In addition to finding a tutor that is the right fit, you will need to decide how to engage with them – in-person, or as is… Continue reading What are the Benefits of Online Tutoring?
Benefits of Meditation for Students
There are several strategies which students engage in in order to keep their stress levels under control and improve their overall well-being. Some of these include playing sports, going for walks and making time for friends and family. Another strategy which may not be as common across all students is practicing meditation. However, meditation is… Continue reading Benefits of Meditation for Students
Managing Your Time While Working and Studying
Time management for students is often a delicate balancing act. It’s especially a conundrum for students who continue to work while they study. It isn’t always possible to cut out work, especially because of home situations or a genuine desire to get some experience. So how can you manage your time effectively to make sure… Continue reading Managing Your Time While Working and Studying
The Benefits and Importance of Learning About Grammar
For many students in Australian schools, grammar is something that an early primary school teacher touched on, and then never returned to. You might remember that verbs are doing words, adjectives are describing words and nouns are things, places and names. But beyond that? Most students are largely unaware of grammar, and instead prefer to… Continue reading The Benefits and Importance of Learning About Grammar