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At my online study skills classes, I teach students the following formula for exam success:  Technique + Consistency + Mindset Usually, students have nailed one of the above elements. When I was preparing for my Leaving Cert, for example, I ensured that I worked consistently in order […]
3 Easy Ways to Support Your Child with Dyslexia Did you know that dyslexia affects 10% of the population?  Indicators of dyslexia can vary from age to age but some of most common signs present as:  ✅ difficulties with learning the connection between […]
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages are concepts that primary school children regularly struggle with. This is predominately because children do not fully understand the basics associated with these mathematical concepts. As a result, children find it difficult to keep up when more complicated concepts are introduced at school, often […]
At one of my study skills classes last week, I taught about the importance of developing and strengthening the mindset in order to achieve academic goals. In my opinion, this is something that’s often neglected or overlooked in education, at both primary & second-level. A […]
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What is phonological awareness? Phonological awareness is the ability to recognise sounds in spoken language. It is the foundation to learning to read. Phonological awareness is an auditory skill – activities that develop phonological awareness can be practiced with your eyes closed. Most children do […]
The Leaving Cert Oral Examinations for 2021 will be held between March 26th and April 15th. A range of procedures have been put in place to ensure that these take place in a safe, Covid-19 compliant environment. If you want to make sure that you […]
Completing Maths homework can be a little traumatising for both parents and kids! This is often because learning styles differ between parents and their children and over-familiarity means that neither are afraid of letting their frustrations show every now and again! If you or your […]