It is undeniable that mathematics plays an important role not just in a student's academic life but in life as a whole. That is why it forms part of the STEM strand. However, many students struggle in this subject. The reason is not a learning difficulty but the lack of a proper foundation for a [...]
Bridging The Gap In Learning Amidst The COVID-19 Pandemic There is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has still put education in a challenging position more than a year after the first breakouts and imposed lockdowns. Lots of schools are either still on lockdown or with a limited capacity. As a result, this has created [...]
One of the most difficult subjects is Math, right? But that does not mean your kids can't hurdle (if not ace) it. The truth is, it is not always about the level of difficulty of the lesson but the right strategy to be able to hurdle the challenge that this subject brings. Having the right [...]
- Albert Einstein By the time you read this article, most people’s New Year’s Resolutions will have been abandoned. WHY IS TRUE CHANGE SO DIFFICULT? In my experience, it usually stems from three things: - Inadequate motivation - Wishful thinking - Trying to do too much, too fast Inadequate Motivation: Changing study habits and school [...]
Most parents come to me looking to help their students turn around bad grades, improve understanding, and restore confidence. Parents are right to seek out one-on-one in home tutoring to deal with these problems. One-on-one tutoring from a subject expert, hand matched to the personality and learning style of each student is by far the [...]
The end of school is around the corner. To keep good grades within reach and to finish strong, watch out for these three important things: (1) Letting Burnout Settle In (2) Missing Opportunities To Repair Bad Grades And Earn Extra Credit (3) “Cramming” For Final Exams Now, eight months into the school year, most students [...]
Over the past few years, there has been a major shift in the traditional education paradigm aimed at helping students become better prepared for the demands of work following graduation. This 21st Century Skills initiative changed the focus for students’ education from just cognitive skills, such as math proficiency, to cognitive and also non-cognitive job [...]
As the end of the 2013-2014 school-year approaches, students must keep good grades within reach to finish strong. Here are three important things to keep an eye on: (1) Avoiding burnout and spring fever (2) Taking Advantage Of Opportunities To Repair Bad Grades And Earn Extra Credit (3) Studying Effectively For Finals Instead Of Cramming [...]
New York, NY – A study released today suggests new relationships between skills development, job success, and school. The study, 21st Century Skills and the Workplace: A 2013 Microsoft Partners in Learning and Pearson Foundation Study, conducted by Gallup, confirms the positive connection between the development of the competencies known as 21st century skills – [...]
The world is getting much more competitive. College graduates are out of work in huge numbers. Having a solid education is no longer enough to insure success. The ability to think and learn independently plus powerful habits and motivation are essential too. Relying entirely on public education and taking summers off from learning to decompress [...]
