As we find ourselves halfway through the school year, it’s an opportune time for parents to reflect on their child’s academic progress and explore ways to ensure their success. If you’re looking to enhance your child’s grades and foster their growth, tutoring can be a transformative solution. In this blog post, we will delve into…
Parent-teacher interviews provide a valuable opportunity for parents to gain authentic insights into their child’s academic progress. By actively engaging in these conversations, parents can better understand their child’s strengths, areas for improvement and overall development. In this post, we will explore effective strategies for preparing and making the most out of parent-teacher interviews. By…
When you receive your child’s Semester One School Report, it’s natural to experience a mix of emotions and questions about their academic progress. Whether you have concerns or believe there is room for growth, it is important for you to understand exactly what the report is saying. Your child’s report can sometimes feel overwhelming…
Can you believe we’re already nearing the midpoint of the 2023 school year? It’s a great time to pause, take a breath, and assess how students are progressing. If your child is not achieving the academic results they are capable of this year, this post may provide you with some ideas and strategies that you…
Millions of students throughout Australia will soon be completing the 2023 National Assessment Program-Literacy and Numeracy, assessments that are more commonly referred to as NAPLAN. Since its inception in 2008, NAPLAN, managed by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) has tested Australian year 3, year 5, year 7, and year 9 students in…
How Does Individualised Tutoring Benefit Students? Individualised tutoring provides students with a range of learning benefits Parents organise academic tutoring for their child for many different reasons. Some parents feel unable to assist their child adequately with their homework. Other parents seek expert tutoring for their child because they have fallen behind at school, or…
With most Australian children now back at school, parents have had the opportunity to reflect on their experience of supporting their child’s ‘at-home’ learning at various times throughout the past 2 years. We asked parents of the students we tutor to share their experience of ‘at home’ learning, and how they are feeling now that…
10 Tips to Ensure Your Child is Prepared for the New School Year Optimise Learning’s Top Ten Tips Whilst the new school year is still a few weeks away, implementing the following tips now will prepare your child for a great start. 1. Initiate Conversations About the New School Year As the summer holiday break…
Exams are one of the most challenging aspects of the senior years of high school. There is so much for senior students to learn, keep organised and remember as they approach their final exams. Henry is a student mentor at Optimise Learning. His ATAR of 98.8 was the result of the focused and effective study…