So your child is coming into senior high school years and you’re perhaps starting to realise that as well as being a stressful, important and daunting time for them, it will be a big year for you as well. In my experience as a student, friend, brother and tutor, I have been on and seen… Continue reading Parent’s Survival Guide – How to Remain Sane & Supportive!
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When You Have Nothing To Do…
It’s the best feeling, isn’t it? After hours and hours of gruelling SAC study and weekly class tasks, you are FINALLY up to date with all of your subjects. There’s no close due dates coming up, no homework set by the teachers; there’s nothing to do until your next class, right? Wrong. Unfortunately, being a… Continue reading When You Have Nothing To Do…
ATAR Success Tips – A Visual Representation!
About Learnmate Learnmate is a trusted Australian community platform that connects students who want 1:1 or small group study support, with tutors who are looking to share their knowledge and earn an income. From primary school to high school subjects — from science and maths to niche subjects like visual communication — Learnmate can help… Continue reading ATAR Success Tips – A Visual Representation!
SACs Explained – How important are SACs in VCE?
As a tutor, there is one question I get asked more than any other. From parents. From students. Even from other tutors! What they all want to know is… How important are SACs? In fairness, the link between school assessed coursework (SACs) and your final study score for a VCE subject is not well covered… Continue reading SACs Explained – How important are SACs in VCE?
How to Find The Best Tutors – What to Look For In A Tutor!
So you’ve decided you need a tutor. Great choice! Tutors can help you catch up when you’re falling behind, or propel you into excellence if you’re aiming high. Ultimately though, every tutor is different and reading profile after profile can be overwhelming. Here are 4 tips to help you find the best tutor for you.… Continue reading How to Find The Best Tutors – What to Look For In A Tutor!
How to Maintain Focus While Studying?
Maintaining focus is very important if you want to study efficiently and effectively, here are some tips that will help you to develop a successful study style. 1. Sleep to remember, remember to sleep. Studies show that getting the right amount of sleep (6-8 hours) improves your hormones, it will give you more natural energy… Continue reading How to Maintain Focus While Studying?
Tips for Supporting Your Child in Year 11 and 12
Parents go pretty unappreciated. Through all our teenage years, they suffer through our headache-inducing whining, our innumerable bad decisions, and the joy of being an unpaid chauffeur to every party. But honestly? I couldn’t have gotten through Year 11 and 12 without my parents and their support. To all the parents out there: you underestimate… Continue reading Tips for Supporting Your Child in Year 11 and 12
Will anyone care about your ATAR in a year?
The short answer: no. When you’re in the pressure cooker of year twelve it can feel as if this single number, which you are expending so much of your energy to attain, will define your life. But here’s the good news: I can, as someone who’s had an ATAR for two years now, can 100%… Continue reading Will anyone care about your ATAR in a year?
Hacks to Avoid Burnout in Year 11 & 12!
Year 11 & 12 = stress. That’s what everyone says, right? But what if you could not only learn to cope but thrive in the high-pressured environment? Let’s look at some ways of transforming your experience into one of the best years of your life. Reward yourself. Giving yourself consistent positive reinforcements is super important… Continue reading Hacks to Avoid Burnout in Year 11 & 12!
Can I get better at writing?
When I started tutoring, I was surprised by how many students were still wondering about this at a Year 12 level. I’m sure you’ve been told countless times by your teachers, tutors, friends and family that OF COURSE, you can get better at writing, ‘it just takes practice – as does everything.’ But it’s important… Continue reading Can I get better at writing?