Many students ask me whether they should work in groups when preparing for tests or exams. My response is yes and that there are at least 10 benefits of studying in a group if planned at the outset. Such sessions can be really useful if prepared for and done well. […]
There are many skills we as parents or educators, assume students know but often don’t. It doesn’t seem to matter whether students attend public or private, primary or secondary schools, as I regularly see students lacking in the same skills time and time again. Many of my 1:1 students that […]
Do you want to take a guess as to what the top 10 study tips for senior students are? When a student gets to their senior years at school they should be implementing the following tips right from the beginning of the year up until the end when exams are […]
I regularly have this discussion with students and parents about when would be a good time to start attending university and other institution open days. Basically my response is that secondary school students can go at anytime. I believe that it can be useful for students to start attending when […]
So let me ask you why do students cram when it comes to exams? With mid year exams around the corner in the Southern Hemisphere and final exams in the Northern Hemisphere approaching, I thought it was a good time to have a discussion around cramming and exams. In my […]
Many students actually experience ‘the dip‘ from time to time. Parents will usually be the first to notice and won’t necessarily always be able to put their finger on exactly what is happening. So what is ‘the dip’? Usually students have the desire to want to do as well at […]
I often get asked by parents (rather than students though there are a few exceptions to this) how many hours should my child be studying and how much work should they be doing every day? No doubt if you are reading this BLOG you too want to be sure that […]
I regularly get asked by parents what my thoughts are in relation to selecting a secondary school for their child. My initial response is usually to do your research and then to go with your gut feel. Usually what you think and feel will be the right choice and spot […]
Have you ever come across the term ‘answering a question with a question?’ In my early days of academic life coaching I remember Leslie Josel, an academic coach herself based in the US, discuss this in a webinar I participated in. This has stuck with me since that time and […]
This would have to be one of the most common challenges my students face and need assistance with. The urge for students to put things off can be strong, especially when there are so many more exciting or interesting things they can be doing. Getting your child started on homework […]