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How to Find a Fantastic Science Tutor

Sir Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein—the field of science owes much to the discoveries of these exceptional individuals, and the field of science is always looking for more such exceptional individuals! It all starts with a passion and curiosity for exploring the natural world, and that’s exactly what a fantastic science tutor can instill in a student. The Importance …

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Canada’s Math Test Scores Are Dropping – An Inquiry Into Inquiry-Based Learning

Canada’s math skills have been put to the test once again, and the results are sparking controversy. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) periodically issues tests to 15-year-olds (grade 10) living within OECD countries, of which Canada is one. These tests, developed by the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), measure students’ abilities in math, reading, and science. …

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Homework Help on Vancouver Island

Once you’ve had your fill of fighting the homework battle, it’s time to look for assistance from the outside. To start, there are plenty of free online resources worth checking out, including Math help videos on YouTube. For a more personalized experience, there are lots of great tutors offering homework help on Vancouver Island. Reddit Homework Help r/HomeworkHelp allows students …

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BC Graduation Requirements for High School Students

BC’s education landscape is constantly changing. The curriculum is frequently updated to match the modern era, and the BC graduation requirements often change with it. This post will help you keep track of the BC graduation requirements for high school students. It seems like a ton of work to meet every requirement, but it doesn’t have to be! We’ll share …

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How Much Does a Tutor Cost in Canada?

When searching for the perfect tutor for your child, you might find yourself asking the question: how much does a tutor cost? Some tutors and agencies make potential clients jump through hoops to discover their rates. At Tutoring…With a Twist*, we believe in transparency, so our hourly rates are available below. 1-on-1 online $54/hour 1-on-1 in public (library, coffee shop, …

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How Long Should a Tutoring Session Last?

Depending who you ask, the word “tutoring” could mean a multitude of things. For some, it’s a quick bit of homework help. For others, it’s an every-other-day support system and confidence booster. If you’re just getting started with tutoring, it’s tough to figure out which approach is best. So, how long should a tutoring session last, and how many sessions …

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The New BC Report Card Schedule 2023/2024

As of August 2023, the BC government has made changes to how and when progress reports are issued. With the new BC report card schedule, students are guaranteed to receive a minimum of five communications throughout the school year. Four of these communications will be learning updates, and the fifth one will be a summary of learning, also known as …

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What Is Orton-Gillingham Tutoring?

According to a 2012 study from Statistics Canada, one in six Canadian adults cannot pass the most basic literacy tests. This represents an overall decline in literacy compared to the results of a similar study conducted in 2003. If anything, the study highlights how, even though we often take literacy for granted, reading and writing are difficult. Compound this inherent …

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How to Access Funding for Tutoring and Other Support Services

In British Columbia there are many services in place to help children receive the support they need. Some learners are eligible for tax-deductible tutoring. Others can access funding for tutoring and other services via government programs like the Autism Funding Unit (AFU) and Jordan’s Principle. We’ve also worked with ICBC, WorkSafe BC, and Distributed Learning schools (DLs), which are sometimes …

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AI in Education: The End of Learning as We Know It

Nostalgia concludes that the good ol’ days were superior in almost every measurable way. The cars were cooler, the clothes were more fashionable, and school taught you more than it teaches you today. Well, the first two are debatable, but the third appears to be statistically untrue. Kids today are learning at least as much as, if not more than, …