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We all know that procrastination is the thief of time, but do our high school students in years 11 and 12 realize that it can also rob them of their best potential? Year 12 in particular is an extremely stressful time with studying, career decisions, the stress of... by Nepean Tutoring | Education
Students from Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will sit for NAPLAN tests (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy). These are standard tests for the particular year level administered by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA]. The... by Nepean Tutoring | Education
Once upon a time it used to be called English. However today, the subject of English has been broadened to literacy to cover the gamut of components that have come to make up this subject area. In years gone by, English as a subject was taught so that students would... by Nepean Tutoring | Education
Misreading the sounds “b” and “d” are common for emergent readers. Even when these youngsters write these sounds they are unable to correct their error unless they are taught specific strategies to differentiate between the two sounds and shapes of the letters. It is... by Nepean Tutoring | Education
As the HSC is looming for many young students, it is vital to look at the study regime and habits of your teenagers. While schools work hard to prepare students for these rigorous exams, students are often lost in the whirlwind of studying for five or more subjects,... by Nepean Tutoring | Education
If you would like to know where we sit against the rest of the world in regard to Literacy and Numeracy levels, take a look at http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-15/coag-report-shows-australian-students-not-performing/3666272 It opens up a whole new debate, so feel...