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What is better, HSC or IB?Education
25 October 20262 min read

What is better, HSC or IB?

Neither the IB nor the HSC is objectively better. The right choice depends on your strengths, goals and tolerance for workload. The HSC offers flexibility.…

Encouraging active recallEducation
23 October 20262 min read

Encouraging active recall

One of the most valuable study techniques high school students can develop is active recall. Many students spend hours rereading their notes, highlighting…

Why Understanding a Worked Solution Doesn't Mean You Can Do It YourselfEducation
22 October 20262 min read

Why Understanding a Worked Solution Doesn't Mean You Can Do It Yourself

One thing I've noticed when tutoring Year 11 and 12 Maths and Chemistry is that students often look at a worked solution and think they understand how to do…

Preparing for the HSCEducation
22 October 20262 min read

Preparing for the HSC

Preparing for the HSC can feel overwhelming. Especially when assignments, exams and extracurricular commitments begin to pile up. However, with the right…

Reflecting on my Tutoring Experience - Building Positive RelationshipsEducation
21 October 20262 min read

Reflecting on my Tutoring Experience - Building Positive Relationships

Tutoring has been an extremely rewarding and valuable job that has allowed me to develop many teaching and communicative skills over time, and has caused me to…

Why HSC Mathematics Advanced is Beneficial for StudentsEducation
21 October 20262 min read

Why HSC Mathematics Advanced is Beneficial for Students

Mathematics Advanced is one of the most valuable subjects students can undertake during their HSC. Beyond developing mathematical knowledge, it strengthens…

Looking into how AI affects written assessments.Education
21 October 20262 min read

Looking into how AI affects written assessments.

For decades, the take-home essay has been a cornerstone of education. Students were given time to research, think, and write, and the final product was treated…

On Student EcosystemsEducation
20 October 20262 min read

On Student Ecosystems

In my view, a really important part of being a tutor is understanding three kye things about children and students: 1) They aren't monoliths 2) They don't…

Observing Biology SessionSession Insights
20 October 20262 min read

Observing Biology Session

Today I observed James' biology sesison with a year 12 student which we both have, working on final preparations for the HSC biology session tomorrow. Since…

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