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Why does my tutor go on and on about reading ? There are so many other things I can do rather than read, am I right? There’s Netflix, Youtube, my game console and my new iphone; there is so much I can do on it. .
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I can’t wait to go back! I don’t want to go back! In one of my tutoring sessions, I asked my student if he is looking forward to going back to school. His response, “ I never thought I would ever get tired of playing video
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While in lockdown, I began to learn how to use video software for the SmartStepz Independent Online courses. It was a daunting task; I was in new territory and feeling very overwhelmed. Along with learning how to create and edit videos, I also had to learn
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A working example of a question with an online tutor Our unique online tutoring service offers in-depth explanations on the answers to questions, unlike many other providers. This enables your child to really understand how they got to their correct or incorrect answer. Take a look
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Please slide for the answer What is non-verbal reasoning? Non-verbal reasoning, also known as abstract reasoning involves solving problems usually presented in diagram or picture form. This means that visual clues are more important than words — hence the term non-verbal. The reasoning bit simply means
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Can you solve the puzzle? What’s verbal reasoning? This type of question involves the students ability to understand, reason and solve problems involving written information. Sometimes the language is tricky, so the student needs to take a slow thoughtful approach, breaking the information down into smaller
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What are jumbled up sentences? Also known as shuffled sentences, they are used to see how well students are able to put words together in order to form sentences. The sentence above has an extra word. The objective is to identify which word does not fit.
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In this “New Normal”, change has become necessary. We have all learned to find new ways of working to accomplish the same objective. When it comes to a child’s education, parents are reluctant to believe that online one-to one tutoring can bring about the same results
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Vocabulary for the 11+ Exam Vocabulary is a very important part of the English language as it helps us convey and express ourselves better. The wider your vocabulary the more effectively you can make your point. The other reasons why its important include: To understand text
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As the October half-term approaches as parents we start to wonder how on earth we can keep our kids entertained for a week! So here goes with some ideas you might like to try… Get Messy in the Kitchen Cooking or baking is a whole load
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Do you find it difficult to support your child’s learning at home? Are you receiving complaints from their school teacher? Find out more about how to improve your child’s concentration and focus, in this blog. What does lack of concentration and focus in children look like
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It’s Christmas…. FINALLY!! Time to unwind, take a break and spend time with the family; although it’s also important, especially after so much disruption, to continue closing the gaps of learning, make sure you do fun things, or make the learning activities fun Free Fun Activities
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How to improve English skills for the 11+ You can’t improve English skills overnight; it requires a lot of persistence and practise. To help you on your way, here are a few tips you can follow: Listen to your child read and test their understanding Reading
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CEM? GL Assessment? GL and CEM Explained There are two main exam boards used for the 11 Plus grammar school exams, these are CEM (Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring) and GL Assessment (Granada Learning). A third examining body, ISEB (independent Schools Examining Board), is used by
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In this day of tech, is developing your child’s vocabulary proving to be a challenge? There are literally thousands of words in the English language and it continuously evolves over time. All I need to say is “like” and you know where I am coming from innit!
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Your child may know Maths but understanding methods is the key to boosting confidence and absolutely loving the subject! There are some amazing maths tricks out there to puzzle and delight! Fractions, Decimals and Percentages A few helpful strategies to start you off: The image below
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What is a verbal reasoning test? Verbal reasoning tests reveal how well you can understand written information. Usually, you read a short passage of text followed by true, false and cannot say questions, invariably multiple choice. These tests are designed to assess your ability to understand
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