Practical Tips to Perform Under Pressure – My 10 Top Tips!

Reading Time: 5 minutesPreparing for school exams can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can make the process more manageable and even enjoyable. Whether you’re revising for your Junior Cycle, GCSEs, or Leaving Certificate, this blog provides practical tips to perform under pressure and advice to help you get the most out of your study time […]

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Struggles with Maths: Understanding the Common Challenges

Reading Time: 7 minutesHave you ever wondered why your child struggles with maths? As parents, we often see firsthand the problems our children have and the struggles they experience in maths. Watching them struggle with grasping new concepts or trying – and failing – at familiar ones is frustrating. This blog post will help you better understand the

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10 Fun and Engaging Ways to Help Your Child with Maths at Home

Reading Time: 5 minutesMaths is a fundamental skill that plays a role in nearly every aspect of life, from cooking to budgeting, and problem-solving. But let’s be honest – it can sometimes be a subject that children (and parents) find intimidating. The good news is, maths doesn’t have to be boring or stressful. With the right approach, you

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Mastering Multiplication Tables: Unlocking Confidence and Success in Mathematics

Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’ve ever watched your child’s maths fall apart over times tables, you’re not alone. As a seasoned educator with over 30 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges kids face when it comes to mastering multiplication tables. That’s why I’m excited to let you know about my game-changing solution: the “Master Your Multiplication

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Boosting Your Child's Grades

Why reading notes isn’t boosting your child’s grades

Reading Time: 4 minutesThey are reading all of the notes from their teacher – why isn’t it boosting your child’s grades? Do you wonder why reading notes isn’t boosting your child’s grades? As parents, seeing your child dedicate countless hours to studying without the anticipated improvement in exam results can be both frustrating and disheartening. This scenario is

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Navigating the Poetry Section: Selecting and Remembering Quotations for Your Leaving Certificate Exam

Reading Time: 5 minutesAs the 2024 Leaving Certificate exams draw nearer, students are now ramping up their efforts in revision. In the English LC exam, one of the most important aspects of answering poetry questions successfully is selecting and remembering quotations that are relevant in supporting your arguments. As you practise past paper questions, you will find that

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Is Learning is Like a Big Baggy ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Jumper?

Reading Time: 6 minutes  We all have one. You know the type – one of those great, big, loose, baggy jumpers (or sweaters, if you prefer) that we just love to wear because it is so comfortable.  Is learning a bit like a big, baggy ‘one-size-fits-all’ jumper that is wide enough to suit everyone and anyone? Some people

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Supercharge Study Sessions: Mastering Effective Note-Taking for Exam Students

Reading Time: 4 minutesYou know the story – a busy classroom, a teacher giving a fast-paced lesson and students are trying to scribble down every word the teacher says. It’s an all-to-familiar scene and perfectly sums up the struggles faced by students when it comes to effective note-taking. In this digital age, where information is overflowing from our

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When Multiplication Tables Give Kids a Hard Time

Reading Time: 3 minutes What is the difficulty with times tables? What do you do when multiplication tables give kids a hard time? When it comes to maths, multiplication tables are like the puzzle pieces that make everything fit together. But what happens when those puzzle pieces are missing? Well, that’s when kids start to face a whole load

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