DianaE2022-10-31T17:35:54+11:00Posted in All Categories, Parent Advice, Study Habits
Every family has their own bedtime routine. For some, it starts with dinner, then bath, then dessert, prayers and lights out. Others start with homework, then dinner, skip the dessert and do bedtime stories before saying goodnight. A recent study shows that adding a little bit of math ..
DianaE2022-10-29T00:25:30+11:00Posted in Confidence, Motivation & Interest
3 Things To Tell The Student Who Is About To Give Up Parents, teachers and tutors know all to well the helpless feeling that comes when the student they are trying to help is about to check out, throw in the towel, call it quits, and give ..
DianaE2022-10-31T17:50:13+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, Parent Advice
For kids who are passionate about all things math, science and technology, educational camps may be an excellent way to give them even more exposure to the topics and subjects that they love. Many museums offer seasonal camps based on a variety of subjects, from astrology to computer ..
DianaE2022-10-29T00:33:19+11:00Posted in Confidence, Motivation & Interest, Problem Solving & Independence, Relationships: Parent, Student &Tutor
Teachers and tutors know that every student they come in contact with is different. Some are outspoken, some are troublemakers, some are dedicated, and others are lethargic and unmotivated. A good teacher or tutor will find a way to reach each and every student, and work tirelessly to ..
DianaE2022-11-16T21:35:21+11:00Posted in Organizing Lessons, Parent Advice
They roll their eyes, they ignore you, they have an attitude. They are 12 going on 17 and getting them excited about anything that doesn’t involve video games, taking selfies or watching their favorite show can be like pulling teeth. But getting your almost teenagers excited about math ..
DianaE2022-10-31T17:51:23+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, Motivation & Interest, Study Habits, Teacher & School Issues
Building a positive relationship with your teacher is a key element in having a successful school year, especially for students who are struggling in a particular subject. We asked a few math teachers about the things that students can do to give them the best opportunity to ..
DianaE2022-10-29T00:52:35+11:00Posted in Confidence, Motivation & Interest, Parent Advice, Study Habits
Dear Ezy Math, I wanted to share an experience we recently went through with our 8 year old daughter, Bella. She was really struggling with math, and nothing seemed to help. We would try to sit down with her and help with homework, but it would end ..
DianaE2022-11-30T01:23:05+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, Problem Solving & Independence, Student Advice, Study Habits
Many people think that they fit into one of two categories, “numbers people” and “words people.” Numbers people have a field day with equations and graphs and formulas, and can look at a set of numbers and can immediately recognize a pattern. Words people are readers, writers, ..
DianaE2022-10-29T00:43:45+11:00Posted in Parent Advice, Teacher & School Issues
Some parents have felt that heart wrenching, punched-in-the-stomach feeling that comes along with thinking their child is doing great in school, only to eventually find out that they are struggling, sometimes even failing, in one or more subject area. This can come as a shock to any parent, ..
DianaE2022-11-30T01:24:49+11:00Posted in Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Problem Solving & Independence, Student Advice, Study Habits
Classrooms all around the country are getting a little louder, and it is not because teachers are losing control of their classroom management. It is actually a sign that connections are being made, and students are learning in a way they’ve never learned before. Classrooms may sound a ..
