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Early School Leaver Dominates at University Going From Credits to High Distinctions in One Semester

There is one core belief that differentiates those who learn and succeed, and those who don’t, and that is the belief that every failure is an opportunity to grow, not a measurement of your limited ability. The colloquialism that claims, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” is indeed a myth. The mind is characterised by lifelong plasticity; it has the capacity to continually grow and rewire itself. Even if you stumble and fall, time and time again, the power of a growth mindset will always prevail.

How to Help Your Child Succeed at School #3 – Effectively Managing Your Student

When I talk to parents on the phone about how they manage their children, I can practically see their puzzled expression through the phone. It seems like such an odd concept to ‘manage’ a child and often the thought evokes images of bratty sequin covered children and petty squabbles akin to a scene from dance mums. Our parenting expert Janine McEvoy, however, explains that managing your child effectively is one of the most crucial components to their development.

Year 10 Tutoring Helps Failing Student Become a B Student in One Term

Understanding the fundamentals of a particular subject is crucial to be able to comprehend extended topics and to be able to transition smoothly into different year levels. Take Maths for example. All units are intrinsically interlinked. Without a basic understanding of algebra, how does one understand linear equations or be able to complete extended material taught in following year levels? For student Zachary Green, this was exactly his dilemma. He lacked the fundamental skills that would allow him to excel on problem solving questions which prevented him from being able to achieve a grade above a D.

Holiday Study Tips – The Secret to Success at School

At A Team Tuition we’ve noticed the portion of our clientele who tend to succeed academically are the students who don’t stop working just because schools out. I know, I can hear the groans and see the eyerolls already, nobody wants to work during their holidays, but the kicker is: a little work makes a LOT of difference. We also noticed that there were quite a few misconceptions about what these students do during the holidays and what benefits you can achieve.

7 Effective Time Management Tips For Students

There are lots of students who I see on a weekly basis who are jam-packing their week with so many extracurricular activities that their studies are starting to suffer yet I also see others who thrive under pressure. I also regularly come across students who have minimal obligations and don’t even know where to start when it comes to planning their day to day commitments (aside from making sure they have time to check their snapchat streaks)!

Year 3 Student Masters Mindset and Becomes Student Leader

Sometimes, boosting someone’s self-esteem and confidence can unlock an array of doors that lead to other opportunities that one couldn’t see without being given a stepladder first. A Team Tuition’s Academic Personal Trainers embrace this idea that simply knowing school content does not suffice to be able to tackle the challenges that arise at school.

How to Improve English Skills for Primary School Students: A Parent’s Guide

Developing a good grasp of English at an early age is essential for successful learning and development in a student’s following school years. Parents want to be able to help their children succeed in English as early as possible. However, understanding exactly what your child needs to know content wise per year level can be difficult when reading through the Australian curriculum. Not to mention, trying to comprehend a teacher’s comments on an end of term report is near impossible. So, we have broken down the basics for you, to help your child grasp primary English.

Year 10 Student Achieves Straight A’s and a Golden Palm

Our philosophy encompasses the idea that intelligence is not a determinative factor when it comes to a child’s success at school. At A Team Tuition, our tutors hold the mindset that success is achieved through the processes you follow and the importance you place on steps that need to be taken to pave the pathway to success. The Pye brothers are not unfamiliar with this process and both brothers have received significant rewards from tutoring in doing so.

Why Academic Personal Training Works: Benefits of Private Tutoring

People contact us mostly because they want a specific result: an improvement in their or their child’s grades. Within the…

Our $10,000 Giveaway to two Lucky Brisbane Girls!

We here at A Team Tuition feel as though we have known for some time what it takes to get a student to achieve their goals, irrespective of their starting position. These are the key proponents of our philosophy and whilst we are continually refining this practice and honing our skills, just like we help our students to, we decided it was time to test this theory.

How To Deal With Exam Stress – 6 Steps To Eliminate Exam Stress

For those of you currently in high school, you will definitely experience the dreaded ‘exam block’ period, wherein you undertake…

How Does NAPLAN Work? Busting the 5 Biggest NAPLAN Myths

Before I jump into this myth busting, let’s outline how NAPLAN works. The National Assessment Program—Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is…