In British Columbia, students are required to take at least one science in grade 11 in order to graduate. For students looking to pursue a post-secondary education, chemistry is a common choice. Many colleges and universities require Chemistry 11 and 12 in order to apply for specific programs, so it’s a valuable course to take. However, there’s a reason it’s …
Say Hello to the Best Vancouver Island Tutors
Are you struggling to find the support your child needs in school? Do you feel like there aren’t enough resources available in your community? At Tutoring…With a Twist*, our Vancouver Island tutors are here to help! As the name implies, we tutor with a ‘twist’ that guarantees success not only within the classroom, but also in other areas of life. …
How To Strengthen Children’s Mental Health With High5 Principles
“Canada’s youth suicide rate is the 3rd highest in the industrialized world.”– Mental Health Commission of Canada (2013) That is a scary statistic to digest. If you’ve ever woken up feeling like the world is too much to handle today, you are not alone! Before anyone can get to everyday tasks; let alone an intense process like learning, we have …
Best Ways to Prep for the Grade 10 BC Numeracy Assessment
The semester is coming to a close, and that means grade 10 students in BC are gearing up for their numeracy assessments and literacy assessments. The numeracy assessment is a standardized exam that aims to test a student’s ability to interpret, apply, solve, analyze, and communicate within the world of numbers. Since the assessment is a culmination of everything learned …
How to Ace the Grade 10 BC Literacy Assessment This Year
Grade 10 students in BC are getting ready for the end-of-semester literacy assessment and numeracy assessment. The literacy assessment is a mandatory standardized test required for graduation. It is designed to combine the literacy skills students have learned all the way from kindergarten up to grade 10, testing their abilities to analyze text and communicate ideas. How can your child …
Tutoring for Elementary Students: Everything You Need to Know
During the early years of elementary school, kids are high-powered learning machines. Children in grades K-6 are exposed to tons of new information and experiences both at school and at home. At this age they will learn most of the foundational skills necessary for reading, writing, calculating, and interacting with others. How can you ensure that your child gets the …
How To Become A Tutor In BC
As we continue to learn more about the human brain and how it processes information, there is an increasing need for supplementary and alternative sources of education. Kids in the traditional school system wishing to get ahead or stay caught up are finding success with one-on-one environments. Homeschooling is also gaining in popularity and has been for some time now. …
Private English Tutor – 6 Major Benefits
Strong English skills are essential for students. English is the only course students must take all the way through grade 12 in order to graduate. That means it’s important to develop good habits and strategies as early as possible. One of the best ways to ensure a student’s success is to have them work with a private English tutor. This …
The 5 Best Online Tutoring Sites for High School Students
Sometimes the lessons taught within the classroom simply don’t click with each individual student. Schools often teach using a method that only resonates with a handful of students while the rest are left to figure things out on their own. Fortunately, there are a wealth of online resources available to students who wish to supplement their learning from the comfort …
How To Be A Good Math & Science Tutor
Math and science allow us to better understand the complex world we live in, and they often show up in places we would never expect to find them! Math and science are also two subjects many students tend to struggle with in school, so it’s important to establish strong habits using effective techniques guaranteed to make a good math and …