Self studying, which involves studying without direct supervision or attendance in a classroom, is a valuable way to learn, and is quickly growing in popularity among parents and students. By complementing formal education with home study, students can see a drastic improvement to grades, material understanding, and confidence. Many students study at home to supplement […]
Continue ReadingEvery educator has struggled with the challenge of keeping their students engaged and interested in their learning material. One way to overcome this hurdle is to embrace inquiry-based learning — a teaching method that places students’ questions, ideas and observations at the centre of the education experience. At one point or another, every educator has […]
Continue ReadingUsing an IQ test for kids is an attractive tool those looking to benchmark a child’s educational progress. With clear-cut standardized scores, IQ tests make it obvious that a child with a low score would need different instruction than one with a high score. Seems helpful, right? Unfortunately it’s not quite that easy. While these […]
Continue ReadingPreparing Every Age Of Student For Back To School Back to school is a time of year full of excitement, anxiety, and fear of the unknown. Make the process easier for yourself and your child with our helpful resources aimed at easing all types of back to school stress. How do you plan on […]
Continue ReadingThe start of a new school year is a time of mixed emotions for parents and students alike. While specific concerns may be different across parents and students, they all ultimately spring from a lack of preparedness for the new demands that come with a new school year – ex. conquering homework, staying organized, meeting […]
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