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Maths Reasoning at Home – How You Can Help

Posted on 28/02/2020 by

Why Maths Reasoning Matters Maths reasoning is the mathematical counterpart of comprehension. How many times have you miscalculated because you misread or misunderstood a question involving maths? You are not alone. Many, many children have attended Better Tuition over the years … Continue reading →

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Vocabulary: how to teach it and why you should

Posted on 21/03/2018 by

Vocabulary is an essential part of your child’s education. Indeed, many education professionals will argue that word power is the foundation of a good education. There is no question that developing a rich store of words will enhance your child’s performance … Continue reading →

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Six Books for Summer

Posted on 19/07/2016 by

If your child is in Years 4 or 5, you may be looking for some nice books to share with them over the summer break. Here are six books that will provide innumerate adventures for both of you, helping your … Continue reading →

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Why Independent Reading is Essential for Your Child

Posted on 21/11/2014 by

Reading well is the key to learning across nearly all subjects in school.  Reading aloud is highly beneficial and many children have this type of reading homework from school, but it’s absolutely crucial that they also read independently, inside their … Continue reading →

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December 12th: make a difference with free rice

Posted on 12/12/2013 by

Learning shouldn’t stop over the festive season but hunger most definitely should. Millions of people in developing countries will go to bed hungry tonight.  Day 12 of our advent challenge is dedicated to freerice.com. Play the learning games at freerice.com … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendar: 7th December – spread some Christmas cheer around the world

Posted on 10/12/2012 by

We have a fabulously fun vocabulary activity for you today. Vocabulary is an extremely important aspect of education. Whether you are preparing for SATs or 11 plus/ entrance exams, your child will need to demonstrate a wide knowledge of words … Continue reading →

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