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You might have heard the saying that people remember: 10% of what they read 20% of what they hear 30% of what they see 50% of what they hear and see 70% of what they say 90% of what they say and do. These percentages, represented visually in D.G. Treichler’s Cone of... by Nepean Tutoring | Education, English Tutoring, Writing Skills
It is a common misconception that since calculators are used more often in schools and since calculators are freely accessible on our phones (and even our watches!) that learning multiplication times tables by heart is as outdated as an accountant using an abacus. It... 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 | 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...