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NAPLAN is not the be-all and end-all of a student’s learning career, but it does provide a helpful indication of those areas in which they require some extra attention. The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) who facilitate NAPLAN do not... by Nepean Tutoring | Education, Writing Skills
“Don’t worry about spelling and grammar. The future will be digital!”According to Prof. Pamela Snow, 1 in 7 fifteen-year-olds do not meet OECD reading standards. The OECD is an international organisation focused on facilitating a global economy. Part of this includes... by Nepean Tutoring | Education, One-On-One Tutoring
It’s the end of another busy school year and our students are settling into a well-deserved break. But beneath all the excitement of summer holidays lurks the bi-annual report card anxiety. As parents and carers, we might look forward to seeing where our children have... by Nepean Tutoring | Education, One-On-One Tutoring
We receive lots of inquiries about students and their problems with writing. The connection between the tech age and writing is apt in this instance. We have great tools to enhance children’s learning, however while these tools are a standard in classrooms, how... by Nepean Tutoring | Uncategorized
More than a tutoring business, Nepean Tutoring is a team of passionate educators with heart. We strive to provide the best individualised support for students regardless of age or ability level. Our tutoring team includes past and present teachers, disability support... by Nepean Tutoring | Education, Healthy Minds
Why good sleep is essential for health, wellbeing and even academic success. It’s already more than half way through term one, and the heat is on for students in years 11 and 12. Assessments pile up, test times loom and the realities of senior years stress start to... by Nepean Tutoring | Education
A ‘growth mindset’ is the belief that abilities are developed over time, and any skill or area of knowledge can be developed with hard work and perseverance. A term coined by educational psychologist Dr Carol Dweck, growth mindset contrasts to the much more common... by Nepean Tutoring | Education
3 Essential Things to Know When Teaching Your Child to Read Reading is an essential early skill that underpins so much future learning. But what can you do if reading really isn’t as easy as ‘a b c’ for your child? How can you help get them back on track with reading,... by Nepean Tutoring | Education, Nepean Tutoring
Increasingly, tutors are fulfilling the role of ‘mentor’ for young people. As well as teaching the skills and knowledge students may need in a tailored one-on-one setting, tutors can provide mentoring support – helping students build study skills, test skills,... by Nepean Tutoring | Education
Mathematics anxiety is the apprehension and crippling fear of doing maths, whether it be in a maths classroom or taking a test. Like many anxieties, the central problematic behaviour is avoidance. Anxiety itself is an adaptive trait to protect us from possible harms....