As November arrives, Ontario schools send home Progress Reports, an important early look at how your child is doing this school year. Unlike the term report cards that come later, the Progress Report doesn’t include final grades. Instead, it focuses on learning skills, work habits, and overall progress toward expectations in each subject. For parents,… Read more »
As a tutor, your role extends beyond teaching content. You also help students develop skills for independent learning, including managing their time, tasks, and responsibilities effectively. Plan ahead and break down big goals into smaller steps Prioritize tasks and manage deadlines Build consistent routines Track progress and reflect on what works It’s not about doing… Read more »
As the last days of summer come to a close, there’s a familiar mix of excitement, nostalgia, and maybe just a tiny bit of panic. The shift from poolside afternoons to lesson planning can feel like changing gears without a clutch and if you’re a teacher or tutor, you know the start of the year… Read more »
As a parent or guardian, helping a distracted child with school work can be a challenging task. However, with the right strategies and patience, you can support your child in staying focused and achieving academic success. Here are some effective tips for parents of distracted children on how to help their child focus on school… Read more »
Math is a subject that some students naturally enjoy, while others may find it challenging or less engaging. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. With a touch of creativity, you can turn math tutoring into exciting, hands-on experiences that capture students’ interest and ignite their love for numbers. Here are some engaging and… Read more »
Written by: Gabrielle Lau Learning is more than memorizing facts. It’s a dynamic process where the brain actively encodes, stores, and retrieves information. Understanding these processes empowers students, parents, and tutors to build more effective, sustainable study habits. This blog outlines the key stages of memory formation, basics of learning cognition, addresses common… Read more »
The EQAO is a provincial agency that assesses how well Ontario’s public education system is developing students’ reading, writing, and math skills. The assessments are based on the Ontario Curriculum and are administered at the following grade levels: Measuring Student Achievement: They evaluate how well students are meeting the provincial standards in reading, writing, and… Read more »
Key questions to ask: Does the school offer the major your child wants, and is it well-regarded in that field? Are there opportunities for minors, double majors, or interdisciplinary studies that align with your child’s interests? What resources, such as labs, internships, or research opportunities, are available to students in their chosen field? Does the… Read more »
Time Blindness: The ADHD brain has difficulty sensing the passage of time, leading to underestimating or overestimating how long tasks will take. Difficulty Prioritizing: Determining which task to tackle first can feel overwhelming, leading to avoidance or bouncing between multiple tasks without completing them. Trouble Transitioning Between Tasks: Shifting from one activity to another—especially from… Read more »
Time Blindness: The ADHD brain has difficulty sensing the passage of time, leading to underestimating or overestimating how long tasks will take. Difficulty Prioritizing: Determining which task to tackle first can feel overwhelming, leading to avoidance or bouncing between multiple tasks without completing them. Trouble Transitioning Between Tasks: Shifting from one activity to another—especially from… Read more »
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