Author: Vincent

Not Performing Well In Their Examinations, It Is Not A Sign Of Incapacity Or Intelligence.
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Not Performing Well In Their Examinations, It Is Not A Sign Of Incapacity Or Intelligence.

When teens don’t perform well in their examinations, it is not a sign of incapacity or intelligence. It could be that they lack proper academic guidance. Yet some teenagers would still perform poorly even if we had offered the best tutoring services. There are many deeper reasons for this. Lack of relevance or engagement: Teenagers…

TIPS ON HOW A STUDENT CAN STAY MOTIVATED TO ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC GOALS AND SUCCEED IN THEIR STUDIES :
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TIPS ON HOW A STUDENT CAN STAY MOTIVATED TO ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC GOALS AND SUCCEED IN THEIR STUDIES :

TIPS ON HOW A STUDENT CAN STAY MOTIVATED TO ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC GOALS AND SUCCEED IN THEIR STUDIES : 1. Set realistic goals: Setting achievable academic goals can help you stay focused and motivated. Break down your goals into smaller, more manageable steps, and track your progress. 2. Develop a study schedule: Creating a study…

Developing English Proficiency: The Role of Parenting Strategy + some helpful tips:
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Developing English Proficiency: The Role of Parenting Strategy + some helpful tips:

Introduction Developing English proficiency in children is a journey that begins early on and continues through their growing years. While teachers and tutors may play a role and the quality of instruction that a child receives is key, the development of English proficiency is something that begins very much at home through the strategies and…

Why You Should Care About Extracurriculars.

Why You Should Care About Extracurriculars.

As a teacher and also as a consultant for university admissions (US, UK), I often encounter students who are very strong academically, but don’t succeed in the college admissions process or face additional difficulties in adapting to a life outside academics and the IGCSE. Extracurricular activities play a crucial role in the college application process…

How to Turn Your Math Classroom Into a ‘Thinking Classroom’

How to Turn Your Math Classroom Into a ‘Thinking Classroom’

The researcher Peter Liljedahl evangelizes for practices that prioritize and stimulate more hard thinking in classrooms.

In traditional math classrooms—and in classrooms where challenging, unfamiliar work is often assigned, more generally—the progression “I do, we do, you do” often becomes the default approach to learning, according to researcher and professor of mathematics at Simon Fraser University, Peter Liljedahl.

Each Malaysian State Has Its Own Special Traditional Baju
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Each Malaysian State Has Its Own Special Traditional Baju

There are many types of Baju Kurung, Baju Kebaya and Baju Melayu from the Malay culture. But ever wondered what Malay and several other traditional clothes according to the states are like? Thanks to the art design department of Istana Budaya, we can have a glimpse of what they would look like. But do note that…

Autism from the Inside Out: Anatomy of A Meltdown
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Autism from the Inside Out: Anatomy of A Meltdown

Beatrice shares her experiences during meltdowns and what goes on in her mind during and after. Together, Shazmin and Beatrice dissect what a meltdown is and how it can be overwhelming for the autistic individual. Beatrice also shares incidents where she wished people understood and how they could have helped her through a meltdown. With…

Social Quotient and Adversary Quotient
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Social Quotient and Adversary Quotient

“According to Psychologists, there are four types of Intelligence: 1) Intelligence Quotient (IQ) 2) Emotional Quotient (EQ) 3) Social Quotient (SQ) 4) Adversity Quotient (AQ) 1. Intelligence Quotient (IQ): this is the measure of your level of comprehension. You need IQ to solve maths, memorize things, and recall lessons. 2. Emotional Quotient (EQ): this is…