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How to crush procrastination at High School

As far as study problems go, procrastination is a big one. Whenever we get an enquiry from a student, it’s usually a plea for help on how to get motivated and stay focused. Quite often it feels like these students want a quick fix solution to their study woes… perhaps they haven’t quite got the […] … learn more→

Studying involves more than a desk and a book

It\’s no surprise that children who are more physically active tend to do better at school. Hence the cliché : Healthy body, healthy mind. But the research by Dr. King and colleagues goes further than simply correlating exercise with academic success – it combines them. Learning Styles are a contentious subject. There is no general […] … learn more→

Why student confidence is essential

As a tutor you learn a lot about a student – how they approach a problem, what they do when they aren’t certain, and what they do when they don’t know an answer. These things can tell you a lot about their attitude towards school and their levels of achievement, even without seeing a transcript. […] … learn more→