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The Forgotten Skill: Teaching Children to Ask Better Questions
In today’s fast-paced world, it can be easy to focus on the answers our children are giving, whether that’s in school, at home, or during after-school tutoring. But there’s something just as important that often gets overlooked: the questions they are asking. At NumberWorks’nWords, we see every day how powerful it can be when children are encouraged to ask questions during their one-on-one lesson...
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What AI Can’t Do: Teaching the Human Side of Learning
In today’s world, artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. From voice assistants like Siri and Alexa to tools that help us write emails or solve maths problems, AI has become a part of our everyday lives. It’s fast, i...
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Why Individualised Tutoring Can Make a Real Difference for Your Child
No two children learn in the same way. Some children love reading, while others are more hands-on and problem-solving focused. Some need a bit of extra time and encouragement to grasp new concepts, while others are ready...
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5 important learning skills for children
Watching children learn, grow, and develop the necessary skills they need in life is very rewarding, both for parents and educators. From the first day of kindergarten to high school graduations, we a...
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Preparing for exams
When it comes to exams, preparation is key. As parents and educators we know that exams can be nerve-racking. Standardised tests and exams determine a student's academic abilities and performance, bot...
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4 Benefits of tutoring
Students enjoy learning much more when they have the support and confidence they need inside and outside of the classroom. However, it can be difficult for a teacher to meet each student's needs in a ...
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How to cultivate critical thinking in children
Critical thinking is one of the most important competencies we can teach our children. Being a critical thinker helps children to navigate the world around them and understand their experiences in mea...
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