A Few Good Reasons For Going Tutoring With Your Child

A Few Good Reasons For Going Tutoring With Your ChildMost children find Maui tutoring hard work, even with the most experienced teacher. I've heard from a few parents that they used to find tutoring helpful but found out quickly that the experience was not worth it.Tutoring, no matter how good the tutor is, is still tutoring, even though the tutor may be experienced. Your child is going to learn in a classroom and you want to make sure that she will learn.Students need a lot of support and assistance during the tutoring sessions. They also have to be in a position to handle schoolwork as well as anything else they may have to do. This doesn't have to be a major challenge or inconvenience. As long as the parent gives her the time, and the power, that she needs to excel in school, the tutoring will go well.In most typical class at school, you'll have a class of five, maybe six children. Sometimes, there is more, but not by much. If the student is having trouble fitting in the classroom or being able to fit in all of the activities at school, then I think that tutoring could help.There are plenty of colleges that have tutoring programs. Some will offer the same tuition for children of all ages. It all depends on what school you go to. A good college will match the student's schedule and goal.If your child was born in Puerto Rico, or in the Dominican Republic, it is possible to get a good education without an expensive education. There are many scholarships and grants available that help students who are unable to pay the tuition for their college degree. However, I think that this is rare and there is usually something else for them, and tutoring is one of those things.Tuting is possible, but there are some qualifications that need to be met. You need to feel comfortable with the tutor. But if you can find a way to do it right, tutoring can work for many children, even if they are at the top of their class.

Study Strategies for HSPT Success

Study Strategies for HSPT Success The High School Placement Test or the HSPT is an exam administered to 8th grade students who are applying to certain Catholic high schools. The HSPThelps to determine admissions decisions, class placement, and scholarship awards. If you are If you are unsure how the HSPT is scored,these points may help you. Here are seven study strategies for HSPT success: Break it down Because the HSPT consists of nearly 300 questions in five separate sections, one of the best study strategies is to break the test into its respective parts. For example, if you begin your prep with the Math section, finish reviewing these concepts before you move on to Verbal. Studying for each section individually can help you reinforce and build your HSPT content knowledge. At the beginning of each study session, review the areas you have previously addressed. Begin prepping early, rather than late. Practice, practice, practice While it may be tiresome to take practice test after practice test, doing so is a phenomenal way to prepare for the HSPT. Completing practice exams can help you in a number of ways. First, you are able to master your timing. Each section on the test must be completed within a certain time frame, so the more you practice finishing the HSPT within this window, the faster you will become. Practice exams can also help you identify your problem areas. You will quickly see where the gaps in your knowledge are perhaps you need additional help in Math, or perhaps a particular kind of Reading question gives you trouble. Write it down Once you have determined where you are struggling, start writing down what you learn. This might mean typing up an outline for later review, or creating flashcards that you can reference during your prep. When we write information down, our brains are more likely to remember it. Find a specific method that works for you, and use it across all sections of the HSPT. Avoid procrastination It can be tempting to wait until the week before the HSPT to begin studying. However, this rarely if ever pays off. Start reviewing as soon as you learn your test date. This way, you can spend adequate time on each section. To help prevent procrastination, create a prep plan early on, and then adhere to it. Be sure to include study goals, as well as to measure your progress toward them. If you are not meeting these goals, it may be time to reassess your prep plan. You may want to consider seeking an HSPT tutorto help you prepare. Designate a study space Try to create a space that fosters effective study habits. This may involve moving your desk to a quieter room, or locating a library with hours that suit your schedule. Your ultimate goal should be to find a space that will allow you to effectively learn and to maximize your prep time. Read a book Another great strategyis to read. The simple act of reading can familiarize you with vocabulary words, foster your comprehension skills, and enhance your understanding of grammar and syntax. Prepare for your test session On your test day, you may feel nervous. This is completely normal. To ensure you do your best on the HSPT, get plenty of sleep the evening before and eat a balanced breakfast. These points may help you succeed on the HSPT! Remember, too, that you have prepared for this day you are more ready than you may believe, so be confident and show the HSPT just how much you know. Success is only a few hours away!

LOI English Teachers Mark Zuniga

LOI English Teachers Mark Zuniga The ones who choose to explore the world, travelling and living in different places, are often passionate about new cultures and experiences. Some of the LOI English teachers are like that, like Mark Zuniga the LOI English teacher with whom I spoke this week.Mark is from Southern California, but is currently living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after living in Chile and Mexico. He told me that, while he was living in L.A., he often sought out multicultural experiences and activities.  While living in California,  Mark worked for  STAR Education, a non-profit organization  which provides grant-funded Art, Science and Ecology education to children in low income public schools.In 2007 Mark began working for a firm located in Santiago, Chile, which enabled him to gain professional experience in other Latin American cities, such as Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Montevideo and Buenos Aires. These experiences, in addition to living in Santiago, Chile, further immersed him in the region and soli dified his decision to reside in Argentina. He is currently completing a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning at the University of Buenos Aires.Mark is used to having students from many different countries, like Brazil, Russia, Japan, Italy and China. He also has the same opinion as others LOI English teachers when it comes to common issues to those who are learning English:  pronunciation difficulties, which depend on one’s native language, do present common patterns and mistakes.   However, he mentioned it would be unfair to approach English learners from the same culture as a homogeneous group, instead of unique individuals.He also mentioned that he has an interactive teaching approach.   He stressed that he believes that a key component to learning any language is being able to feel comfortable and at ease.  That is why  he told me that he sees his sessions as conversation classes with an easygoing environment where he works with the students the way that best suits them, taki ng in consideration their interests, learning style, and strengths/weaknesses.  He added that he knows “first hand” how challenging it is to learn a new language, based on his experience learning Spanish.He recommends listening to news podcasts, talk programs, and music to reinforce the classes, but he did not feel comfortable giving more general advice to anyone who is learning English, because of his vision that every student must be seen as an individual. According to him, each person has different challenges and/or goals and presents a unique situation that he enjoys helping with.

Tutorfair Foundation praised by Sutton Trust

Tutorfair Foundation praised by Sutton Trust The Tutorfair Foundation is delighted to have been mentioned as an ‘innovative model’ by The Sutton Trust. In a press release introducing their new polling of young people and teachers, The Sutton Trust has called for more private tuition companies to provide tuition to disadvantaged pupils for free as well as for greater investment in non-profit programmes that connect tutors with schools. The Tutorfair Foundation (alongside MyTutor and Tutor Trust) was listed as innovative model already operational in this area. The survey of 1,678 teachers, conducted by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER), found that a quarter (24%) of secondary school teachers have delivered private tuition outside school in the past two years, with two-thirds of them having done so after a direct approached from parents. This reflects the growing prevalence of private tutoring in the UK, with 27% of 11-16-year olds in England and Wales now saying they have had tuition (up from 18% in 2005). The Sutton Trust recognises that students who receive private tuition disproportionately come from better-off backgrounds, finding that 34% of high-affluence households will engage a tutor compared to only 20% of low-affluence households. They recommend that schools seek out one-to-one and small-group tuition for their pupil premium eligible students, and that the government should invest in projects that can provide tuition to disadvantaged students sustainably. Tutorfair On- Demand Tutorfair’s latest innovation is Tutorfair On-Demand. We’ve built an instant messaging (text and image) platform available completely free on any connected mobile or desktop device. During homework hours, students who post a question or topic that they’re struggling with will instantly be connected to a trained Tutorfair tutor who is qualified to help them. Later, sessions are assessed by our Quality Assurance team to ensure that the standard of teaching always remains high. This is a revolutionary approach to scaling free tutoring â€" taking tuition into hundreds of homes for the first time and providing a uniquely flexible voluntary programme for talented tutors who want to give back. To date, the platform has been piloted with 600 students in 34 schools and we are now seeking funding to help us scale up and gather more robust evidence of impact. If you would like to know more about the programme, please visit  here.

Lindsaydoeslanguages Portuguese stuff giveaway!

Lindsaydoeslanguages Portuguese stuff giveaway! Lindsaydoeslanguages is blogging about her World Cup Language Challenge and we’re reposting here to share with the entire italki Community. This blog post  originally was posted  on  Lindsaydoeslanguages.com  website. It only seems appropriate, what with my italki Language Challenge in Portuguese coming to a close ‘n all, to give away some lovely Portuguese stuff! The lucky winner will get a Teach Yourself Portuguese kit complete with 2 CDs and a book, a Collins Portuguese dictionary, and a Chambers Portuguese vocabulary book. I used these myself last summer to get to grips with enough Portuguese to take me on holiday and they are great! Fancy it? All you have to do is leave a comment with a reason to learn Portuguese and if you win, I’ll post the goodies out to you free of charge. Who knows? Your reason may even feature in my inevitable upcoming video 9 Reasons to Learn Portuguese! Leave a quick comment below for your chance to win! I’ll pick the winner at random on the 5th August. Good luck! Entry closes on August 4th at 23.59GMT. One winner will be picked at random and contacted via the e-mail linked to your Disqus profile. If you wish to be contacted via a different e-mail, please state this in your comment. I will post the goods to you from the UK so if you’re international, please be patient. I will contact the winner when I have dispatched the prize and announce the winner on the blog and/or YouTube if you give consent for me to do so. Thank you.

St. Andrews International High School

St. Andrews International High School St. Andrews International High School St. Andrews International High School (SAIntS) is a well established, British International School in the Warm Heart of Africa. We are celebrating our 60th (Diamond) Anniversary this year and look forward to another 60 years of Leading Education in Africa. The School is located in the Southern Region of Malawi in Blantyre, the commercial capital of Malawi. It is set on a very large campus with plenty of space, but close to the centre of the city. The school role is approximately 510, with 100 students staying in the on-site boarding houses. SAIntS is a COBIS School and year on year students gain outstanding iGCSE and A Level results both in terms of progress and attainment. The School offers students a full and rounded education based on a British curriculum adapted to a Malawian context. We balance our rigorous academic programme with a wide range of activities and sports to support our aim of realising the full potential of each individual. Entry to the school is non-selective, though once admitted, we test students so that we have the best understanding of their needs. In Years 7 to 9, we follow theEnglish National Curriculum as a foundation to internationally recognised external exams in Years 10 and 11. At the end of Year 9, students elect to study ninesubjects which they follow for two-years, leading to iGCSE or the equivalent BTEC level 2 qualifications. Students progressing to Year 12 then follow AS level or BTEC level 2/3 studies.. SAIntSalso has a variety of systems to help ensure success and achivement.We have specialist Learning Support teachers and Pastoral House systems which provide a secure framework to nurture and guide students as they develop into future leaders. View our Brochure

How To Revise For A-Level Biology

How To Revise For A-Level Biology A-Level Biology covers a lot of ground, so ideally revision should take place throughout the year. To avoid this becoming tedious, it pays to use a variety of revision methods and resources. Knowing how to revise in a multitude of ways can help you to both retain the A-Level information you need and also make you think about Biology topics in a new way. Past papers and examiner reports Using past papers in conjunction with examiners reports is a good way to see what examiner wants and the common mistakes many students make in A-Level Biology. Sometimes these reports have 'model answers', which can also help you to think about your answers and how you have answered in a different way. A Biology Tutor can also help in this area - as exam technique and knowing how to answer is critical when it comes to grades. Make flashcards Cementing the idea that revision should happen throughout the year, it really pays to write a set of flashcards every time you finish a module in class. This way, by the end of the academic year, you will have a set of Biology flashcards for every topic. Each set of cards should contain facts and processes that you can then go over and remind yourself of at regular intervals. Listen to science podcasts Podcasts are an excellent way to rethink common areas and help you expand upon your A-Level knowledge. Several science-based ones such as The Infinite Monkey Cage and Waking Up with Sam Harris are really good. And the Nature Podcast is excellent. Download a revision app Gojimo is the UK's most popular revision app used by 1 in 3 GCSE and A level students. It is free and helps you pass exams giving you access over 40,000 practice questions. Quizlet is another brilliant revision app for science that allows you to create a study set of flashcards, and add your terms and definitions. You can discover millions of flashcard sets created by other students and teachers or easily create their own to personalise their revision. Gojimo and Quizlet allow you to download quizzes for offline use. They also track your progress, strengths and weakness across each topic. Watch YouTube There are countless YouTube videos on all the subject areas that fall under Biology A-Levels from cell structure to genetics, anatomy and more. Worth following is Ms Cooper's A Level Biology Channel. She has created the videos here for A-Level Biology revision and is one of the leaders in this area. Also worth watching are the How I Revise videos where Vloggers tell you their best revision methods. Make diagrams For some elements of A-level biology, nothing beats a diagram that you create and then pin to your walls as a reminder. Visualising the information and how it works together can then help you to remember it. For instance, you could make one for respiration and the four different cycles. The process of drawing out the cycles can then also help you to remember it. A-Level Biology Tutors can help with revision, exam technique, specifics around topic areas and with areas you are finding complicated.