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6 Ways to Help Your Child Prepare for a Maths Test

by Christine Chadwick

Approach maths tests as a continuous and long term process for the best and most lasting results for your student rather than concentrating efforts immediately before each test. Because mastery of mathematical concepts usually has an orderly progression, with more advanced functions relying upon a c...

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9 Skills Your Child Uses in Music Classes

by Christine Chadwick

Learning how to play an instrument or to sing, particularly as part of an ensemble, is a wonderful opportunity for your child to develop skills useful in other disciplines as well. Here is a non-exhaustive list of ways including MUSIC TUITION, education, and performance positively shapes other acade...

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Everything Parents Should Know About Phonics

by Christine Chadwick

From the time you were young, you've probably heard the phrase "hooked on phonics." Chances are that you have a general understanding of what it means, but as far as being able to specifically describe what is and how it is used as a teaching tool...well, that understanding is a bit more sketchy for...

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7 Common Problems Students Face When Learning German

by Christine Chadwick

The German language has a reputation for being notoriously challenging for English speakers to learn. Despite its steep learning curve, many students discover LEARNING GERMAN becomes easier once the language's grammatical and pronunciation rules are understood. Here are the common problems students ...

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7 Strategies for Taking Timed Exams

by Sarah Adams

When you're taking timed exams, the clock is ticking. If you don't answer all of the questions within the allotted time period, it can mean the difference between a pass or fail. Here's 7 strategies to help you beat the clock.

Keep Track of Time

Wear a watch and use your time wisely. Count the num...

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