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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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Helpful tips for exams
Tips for All Exams1. PracticePeople practise content but they don't practise test techniques. The key criteria of tests are that they are unpredictable and timed. The work done in class and the homewo...
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25 ways to ask your kids how school was today
... without actually asking them 'how was school today?'It's the same every day - you collect your cherub from school and ask them how it went. The response rarely varies. 'Fine', 'Good', 'OK'.You pro...
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4 Steps to a Positive Parent-Teacher Relationship
Teachers are wonderful creatures with an amazing insight into your child's development. To make the most of these interview sessions, I always tell parents to Accept, Help, Ask and Listen:AcceptMost s...
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Why parents should stop doing so much for their kids
According to a dietitian I heard on the radio recently, organic fruits and vegetables are healthier than produce grown with pesticides, fertilisers and other aids. The dietitian explained that because...
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