Why Singaporean Students are So Good at Math

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Mathematics is notoriously difficult, more so than Biology or English. A lot of students around the world unfortunately struggle with and lose interest in learning the subject. The Problem with Math Part of the reason why many continue to avoid math is the pervasive belief that some people are just naturally not good at it. … Read more

What to Do When Your Tween Has Low Self-esteem

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Sometimes, it’s hard to understand how your 4-year-old daughter who was so fond of beauty pageants, ballet recitals, and summer camps grew up to be this shy, aloof tween in middle school. Once, they were all about saying yes to new things and people; now, every opportunity is met with “I can’t do that” or … Read more

How High School Teachers Engage Students to Learn

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It is a sad truth that some high school students do not feel inspired to learn in school. This leads to not only lowered achievements but also an overall disinterest in learning. While there are lots of school strategies to motivate students to focus on their subjects, many high schools in progressive areas like Salt … Read more

Accepting Your Child’s Choice of College

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The college dream starts as early as primary school for some. It’s usually fueled by their parents’ aspirations, especially if they graduated from a prestigious school and they want their child to attend when it’s time. Young hopefuls may also want to attend the same university that taught an influential person they admire. They may … Read more