by Nepean Tutoring | Education, English Tutoring, Writing Skills
February is the month of love, romance, and all things pink, red, rosey, and chocolatey. Love songs, classical poetry and cheesy greeting card rhymes abound even after Valentine’s Day is over. Here’s one you’ve probably heard of: ‘Shall I compare thee to a summer’s... by Nepean Tutoring | Healthy Minds, Motivation
As we draw nearer to the start of a new school year, it’s worth taking time to think about how our reflections from last year can be turned into actions. Last year, students developed greater resilience through lockdown, learning from home, dealing with the emotional... by Nepean Tutoring | Healthy Minds, Motivation
2020 was a year that changed much of the way we do things. In some cases, the changes have been irritating and time-consuming, such as the fact we can no longer dine in at a restaurant without ‘checking in’ for contact tracing, or that long-awaited international... by Nepean Tutoring | Education, Maths Tutoring
When you’re stressed out and you know it, and you really want to show it, When you’re stressed and overwhelmed, make a list. Did you catch the ‘If you’re happy and you know it’ children’s song reference there? When I was going though a tough time earlier this year, a... by Nepean Tutoring | Education, Maths Tutoring, Motivation
Many students suffer from maths anxiety. The Australian Council for Educational Research estimates that around 20% of students are ‘highly maths anxious’. Signs of a high level of maths anxiety include avoiding the subject, inhibited memory for mathematical concepts,... by Nepean Tutoring | Education, Healthy Minds, Motivation
For a student transitioning from Year 10 to Year 11 or from Year 11 to Year 12, their journey through senior school feels both exciting and intimidating. Exciting because they have more opportunities for leadership, wider subject selections, and are closer to the end... by Nepean Tutoring | Motivation
What exactly is curiosity? What do we mean when we say that curiosity is an attribute of successful learners? ‘Curiosity’ is a trait similar to inquisitiveness: it encompasses a desire to question, investigate, and explore how things work and why things are the way... by Nepean Tutoring | Education, Maths Tutoring
Gamification of learning is the idea of applying game principles (e.g. scoring points, competing with others, leader boards) to education to increase interest and engagement in learning. Physical (non-digital) games are routinely used by teachers, especially in... by Nepean Tutoring | Education, Home Tutoring
During school holidays, and especially after the tumultuous term we’ve just had, no one would argue that our students need a rest. Time away from school brings with it the question of whether they should take a break from their studies, and if so, when school and... by Nepean Tutoring | Education, Motivation
Many students go through stages where it appears they are wholly disinterested in school. They might say, “School’s boring,” and without elaborating further, parents feel powerless to help. Closer observation or speaking to their teachers might reveal underlying...