Author Archives: Christine McLaughlin

Happy New Year and a review of 2011 at Better Tuition (Part two)

Posted on 02/01/2012 by

We didn’t know it at the start of 2011, but we were about to take the first steps in an amazing journey along our own personal yellow brick road.  As you all know, back in January we were franchisees of a … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year and a review of 2011 at Better Tuition (Part one)

Posted on 01/01/2012 by

The Better Tuition team would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year.  Now seems to be a good time to look over the events of the past 12 months, and as you all know, there have been quite … Continue reading →

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24th December: one more sleep!

Posted on 24/12/2011 by

Merry Christmas, everyone!  The video below shows a scene similar to the one I expect will be played out in my house tonight – and lots of your houses too!  The Better Tuition team (Paul, Christine, Emma A, Mel, Ann, … Continue reading →

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23rd December: edible maths

Posted on 23/12/2011 by

Your Better Tuition Advent challenge today is a fun maths puzzle. Return to our advent calendar here, and find out more about Urmston’s tuition centre here.   Beth is making gingerbread men for Christmas. She uses 2 raisins for eyes … Continue reading →

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22nd December: Santa’s Verbal Reasoning Challenge

Posted on 22/12/2011 by

Santa loves our Better Tuition advent calendar so much he has created a fun Verbal Reasoning challenge for all those year five students who are busily preparing for Trafford’s Entrance Exams. Each Christmas Eve, Santa’s elves must prepare the reindeer for the night … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Solution

Posted on 21/12/2011 by

This is the solution to our advent puzzle from yesterday. Return to our advent calendar here, and find out more about Urmston’s Better tuition centre here. The total number of gifts my true love sent to me is a whopping 364!  … Continue reading →

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21st December: spread some happiness around the world (and have fun too)!

Posted on 21/12/2011 by

Your Better Tuition Advent challenge today is to feed hungry people from developing countries. Return to our advent calendar here, and find out more about Urmston’s tuition centre here. Freerice.com gives quiz questions where every correct answer donates 20 grains of rice … Continue reading →

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20th December: Christmas Maths Puzzle

Posted on 20/12/2011 by

Your Better Tuition Advent challenge today is a fun maths puzzle. Welcome to Day 20 of Better Tuition’s Winter Advent Activity Calendar.  Today we have a Christmas maths problem for you. Maths Problem: December 21st is the winter solstice: the shortest and darkest day of the year. If … Continue reading →

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17th December: One Minute Christmas Cloze

Posted on 19/12/2011 by

Can you complete our Christmas Cloze Quiz in one minute or less? Choose the best word to complete each sentence. Return to our Advent Calendar or find out more about our tuition centre. Christmas Cloze If your child needs some help with comprehension, … Continue reading →

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18th December: Star of Wonder

Posted on 18/12/2011 by

Your challenge today is to calculate and identify the angles on the star below. You can visit Better Tuition’s Advent Activity Calendar every day until 24th December for a fun learning activity in maths, English, verbal or non-verbal reasoning. You may also … Continue reading →

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