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...