Preparing 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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If 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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They 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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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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You 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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Did you know there are some dos and don’ts when it comes to revising? This blog post looks at five mistakes to avoid when studying for exams. We are moving quickly towards mock exams season, and many students will be facing exams either just before or just after the Christmas break. Everybody knows how
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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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What are the Sigma-T and Micra-T tests? Your child’s report will let you know how they performed in the Sigma-T and Micra-T tests. These tests will contain different numbers of questions, so the score (the raw score) is the number of questions answered correctly by the child. For example, on a test of 60
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Wow! Did I really just say that? Flashcards WILL fail your child – unless they have a photographic memory – when it comes to initially learning times tables. Imagine for a moment that the flashcards were for learning a foreign language and YOU were the student. Do you think you would be able to learn
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Our young children see text around them every day. Words and letters are all around them. They are naturally curious and want to learn. So, how can we help them to understand the amazing world of print around them? As a teacher with almost 30 years of experience behind me, I have helped lots
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