The Pros and Cons of Homework
The dreaded word for students across the country—homework. Homework has long been a source of debate, with parents, educators, and education specialists debating the advantages of at-home study. There are many pros and cons of homework. We’ve examined a few significant points to provide you with a summary of the benefits and disadvantages of homework. […] […]
What Your Child Can Gain from a French Immersion Program
Should I enroll my child in a French immersion program? It’s a big debate that many Canadians have: will enrolling your child in French immersion affect their grades? The reality is that choosing French immersion will not negatively affect the average student’s academic trajectory, but it may even help sharpen language and math skills. Research […] […]
The SAT Exam Goes Digital
The SAT exam will move from paper and pencil to digital format. That’s right, starting this year, all SAT exams will go digital in Canada and soon be available in the United States. Changes to the SAT exam came about because the pandemic made it harder for students to gather safely to take the test. […] […]
4 Report Card Discussion Tips
Do you and your kids talk about report cards together? A report card discussion is a key step in staying looped in on your child’s school progress, helping you get insights into learning beyond just letter marks and grades. For many parents and guardians, the first formal report card is their first look and indication […] […]
Getting Into the School Swing After the Holidays
A New Year means a chance to set new academic goals for the year ahead! The most common goals during the New Year involve finances, health, fitness, and well-being. But what about goals for school? Setting new academic goals is a great way for students to contemplate what they would like to achieve academically in […] […]
Is TikTok the Future of Learning?
You might think that TikTok and learning don’t go hand-in-hand. However, the opposite seems to be true. Furthermore, TikTok might become the future of learning. If TikTok has one thing to teach us, it is that learning should be fun! Simple and useful educational content is fast and easy to access on TikTok, making it […] […]
6 Focus-Boosting Brain Foods
Why do we need focus-boosting brain foods? Creating a solid foundation for healthy eating habits is imperative during the first years of life. However, having a healthy, well-balanced diet can help boost the brain throughout life. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, folate, iron, iodine, zinc, choline and vitamins A, B12 and D support brain […] […]
Helping Students Study Effectively
One of the most challenging tasks for students is learning to study effectively. Many students and parents still believe reading their textbooks and highlighting along the way is the best way to study. However, re-reading the highlighted parts of a textbook isn’t the best strategy for studying effectively. Re-reading the material usually gives students a […] […]
How to Turn Homework Procrastination Into Productivity
How can parents help their children turn homework procrastination into productivity? Everyone puts things off from time to time, but those who procrastinate chronically tend to avoid difficult tasks. There is a tendency to delay complicated tasks at school, home, work, and relationships, which can affect the quality of life and overall well-being. Overcoming homework […] […]
Easy Ways to Take Better Study Notes
Creating better study notes is a great way to maximize study efforts. Study notes make reading over class notes active because writing notes helps to improve recall during tests. But how can students create better study notes? We’ll give you a hint—summarize! Check out these 10 simple tips for taking better study notes: How To […] […]