With a recent question about maximising study score, there are a few things to think about in the lead up to VCE subject selection.

Choosing the right VCE Maths subject can be pretty daunting. Here are a few things to help you make an informed decision.

The newest calculators have been around for a few years now, but they are still pretty scary! Have a look at some of the basic tricks you can use to make your life a little easier. These fancy schmancy calculators are the bane of your existence, am I right?! Whether you’re a teacher or student, the damn thing is confusing. Gone are the convenient little green calculators with obvious buttons for everything. Why can't we keep using these? Now we have these huge scary-looking C

Confidence is one of the most important aspects in Maths. It is also the most common reason to seek the help of a tutor.

Curiosity is one of the most important traits we can nurture as educators. Don't let students' curiosity go to waste!

Teachers are usually amazing. But unfortunately, there are some out there who maybe just aren't quite at the same level...

Working hard is good, but it's far from everything. There are more important things you can do to succeed in school.

Further Maths is one of the unique subjects in VCE in regards to structure. It is unusual primarily because each school has the option to choose particular sections to teach. Which is why I want to properly explain exactly what students should be expecting from Further Maths in year 12. What You Need To Know About Further Maths Module Layout There are six modules that compose of the Further Maths curriculum. Two core modules, and four optional modules Core Modules The core mo

What an absolute whirlwind of a year! 2017 has been quite an adventure for so many people, and I’m sure yours has been just as busy and adventure packed as ours! As Christmas draws in and the year comes to a close, I often find myself a little wistful at the year that we’ve had. But, as they say, all good things must come to an end. So bring on 2018! But before the year finally closes, I would like to thank just a few people. To the parents Thank you for your tireless dedicat

Not everybody likes Maths. We can accept that. But if you're one of those people, please, DON'T TELL YOUR KIDS!

Problem solving questions are a fantastic way to learn. But they don't really help if you don't know why...

Tests and exams are outdated - project based learning is far more valuable, even in pure academic subjects like Maths.

Education is changing. Fast. As we move forward, the education system in Australia is becoming more and more competitive. Which means teachers are under ever increasing pressure to cram more into the curriculum than ever before. As a result, more and more teachers are recommending tutors as a way to help individual students to keep up with the group. The only problem with this is that by the time a teacher recommends a tutor, students are often weeks or even months behind whe

Study plans that focus on blocking out time to dedicate to particular subjects are destined to faill; and here's why.

Are you one of those students who works your butt off in Maths? One of those people who knows exactly what they’re doing, but still manages to not get the results you deserve? I have a good idea why that might be… You’re forgetting about your inner Maths monologue. Let me explain. Typically speaking, students who are hard working and knowledgeable can struggle in Maths because of HOW they are answering questions. The Maths is there. The numbers make sense, the method is flawl

Teachers have one of the most important jobs in the world. So why is it that when someone offers to help them, they get offended?

Tutoring can be one of the most rewarding jobs for a number of reasons - great flexibility, good pay rates and very rewarding!

Is there even a difference between tutoring vs. coaching? In a short answer; yes. And that difference can make a difference to who you find as a tutor, how often you engage their services, and what you get them to do with students. Tutoring Tutoring is the reason that around 90% of parents will call and find help. Typically speaking, tutoring (especially remedial tutoring) is what students need help with. The core purpose behind tutoring is to give students access to a one-on

Students aren’t dumb. In fact, they’re incredibly smart. Really, they have to be, because complex questions in Maths Methods are almost as certain as death or taxes. They’re an absolute necessity, and it wouldn’t really be Methods without them. Students quickly become accustomed to dealing with complex ideas, challenging problems and mind-bending worded scenarios. But there can be a problem with that, and it’s a problem that comes up frequently; especially among the higher le

It’s certainly not obvious upon first inspection. In fact, Specialist Maths is designed to be harder than Methods. So why is it that so many students find Methods to be the tougher one? It doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense. It all comes down to context There’s no denying that the Maths concepts taught in Specialist are harder than those taught in Methods. There are around half a dozen completely new ideas that are taught. Methods, on the other hand, is almost entirely conte