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Consistency: The Key To Academic Success

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    Consistency is essential for academic success. The rationale is that consistency forms the habit that dictate our everyday actions. This habit in turn leads to success. Similar to how young children thrive on consistency and structured routines, students who organise, develop and commit to a fixed study schedule will largely be able to achieve the results they want.      With that being said, simply putting in the hours does not produce a productive session. To yield positive results, students must combine consistent habits with effective study strategies. Common methods include tailoring study materials to individual learning styles, keeping distractions away, having a comprehensive set of notes and planning a fixed study schedule. Additionally, students can make the most of their time by using assessment books.      How to select the correct assessment books 📚      Understand your child’s needs: Instead of buying overly ...
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Pointers for choosing a personal tutor We are spoilt for choices nowadays. There are so many tuition centres which spruced all over the island, not to mention the tutors who have advertised on the internet. How to go about the search for a suitable tutor?  1. Research on the background.       Ask for his credentials. Is he      qualified? Is he familiar with       the current syllabus?  2. Check the number of years he       had taught and experience as a tutor. 3. Ask for referrals. Usually, the easy way out is to go by recommendation. Have you considered this : whoever has groomed a student with a string of 'A's could have done it because the entry grades were good in the first place. That's why we should look for tutors who value add. 4. If you are unsure, ask for a trial lesson which is non-obligatory.  5. Check with your child/ward how he thinks about the tutor. ...
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Tuition in the comfort of your home

When your child has not performed up to your expectations after enrolling in a tuition centre, it’s time to consider employing home tutors. Could it be the number of students per class is big that your child does not get the individual attention from the tutor? Maybe your child is reserved about clarifying what he does not understand in a class.  Wouldn’t it be good if the tutor comes to your house? In a one-to-one tuition session, your child is more likely to focus better on the subject. Although the home tuition rate is higher than the centre’s, you will still save on transport costs n parking. There is no  need to commute out of the house and your child can have tuition in the comfort of your home.  Below is a testimonial from a secondary three student taking English under the tutelage of Ms Karen Chan: “My tuition teacher is a very good tutor as she has a great sense of responsibility. She ensures her students understand by engaging them in deep questions. When I face...
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