Spectrum Tuition Podcast

One of the most stressful periods for any parent is when you need to start thinking about schooling options for your child. We want to choose a school that is nurturing, positive and will guide our children to reach their potential. Since we’re approaching the end of Term 4, now is the time to start thinking about the school your child is or will be attending to ensure that they are ready for upcoming challenges such as NAPLAN, scholarship exams and for the pressures they will inevitably feel when they reach high school. In today’s episode, I’ll be going through 6 questions you should ask when choosing a primary school for your child. We hope you enjoy the episode and if you have any further questions, please contact us via our website on www.spectrumtuition.com Links mentioned in this episode Enter our Christmas giveaway Visit our locations page to take advantage of opening specials for our new campuses View the latest Victorian curriculum documents Book in a FREE assessment at Spectrum Tuition Download a printable list of the questions mentioned in this episode View our episode page

If you go to any sports field, you may find that there will be students who appear to be natural athletes and others who struggle to catch and throw a ball. Similarly, if you visit any classroom anywhere in the world, you’ll find that there are some students who might immediately engage with the material in class and there will be students who will struggle. All students are different and we all have our different strengths and weaknesses. So why is it that we expect our students to learn in the same way or in the way that we were taught when we were children? Often, when students struggle with new concepts, the problem lies, not with their ability to learn, but with the style in which the material is being taught. Every child has a different style that works best for them, and figuring out what kind of learner your child is will put you at a great advantage when it comes to helping with their education. In this podcast, I will show you how to identify your child's learning style, and explain how you can use this information to give them the best possible chance of achieving their goals. Links mentioned in this episode: Download your FREE multiple intelligences package Book a FREE assessment Spectrum Tuition on Youtube!

What is it like to attend a selective school? Is it worth all the effort of preparation and the possibility that things might not go as planned? In today’s episode, I speak with Karthik, a current Spectrum Tuition tutor who attended a selective school. In the interview, we talk about what to expect on the day, how he prepared, what advice he would give to students and parents and much more. If you’d like to watch the interview, you can head on over to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/spectrumtuition If you'd like to book in for a free assessment, please visit www.spectrumtuition.com

Last month, students from years 3,5,7 and 9 sat their NAPLAN tests. Since they were first introduced in 2008, there has been a great deal of controversy in the educational community as to whether these tests are appropriate, whether they have affected teaching negatively or positively, and whether the results of the test are being used for appropriate purposes. Despite the controversial nature of the test, parents now have a way to see how their child has been performing in comparison to other students in the same cohort. This is the same cohort of students who your child will be competing against in future scholarship exams, selective schools examinations and ultimately the VCE exams. Prior to NAPLAN, parents would have no idea how their child may be performing compared to other students around the state. So, why is this important? And what does your child's NAPLAN score mean for you? Listen to this episode to find out! Links mentioned in this episode Episode 1 - How to overcome procrastination and make the most of your study time using the Pomodoro technique Tackling literacy inconsistency in Australian students, Thuy Pham, The Age Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority - ACARA "My School" Website Calls to modify NAPLAN over pressure concerns, SBS News Episode 5 - The Difference Between Scholarships, Accelerated Learning Programs and Selective Schools Download a FREE sample course book

Successfully gaining a place within a Selective School can be a once in a lifetime opportunity and it can have a phenomenal impact on the educational possibilities of the lucky students who are selected. Having said that, it might not be the best option for your child. In this episode, we go through four important questions you should ask yourself when preparing for the Victorian Selective Schools exam. In fact, the questions are applicable when preparing for any scholarship or selective exam. In this episode, we discuss whether you believe - Your child would be able to thrive in competitive environments when preparing - Your child is resilient enough in the event they don't achieve a place - Your child is motivated enough to learn - Whether the benefit of attending will outweigh the time it might take to travel We will also be running our in person mock exam on Sunday 5th May at our Footscray and Broadmeadows campuses. Very limited places available. Click here to register --> https://spectrumtuition.com/mockexam2019 Super Early Bird rate ends Saturday 27th April. We discuss other resources to assist in preparing for the Victorian Selective Schools Exam which can be accessed via our bookstore: www.spectrumlearning.com.au Full episode resources can be accessed via www.spectrumtuition.com/episode-6 Links mentioned during this episode Sign up to the 2019 Mock Exam Find out more about the Victorian Selective Schools Exam Episode 3 - Interview with Dr Maureen Vincent Youtube video - What scores you need to gain entry to a selective school (some case studies) Episode 4 - How to build high performance habits Sample mathematics exam for the Victorian Selective Schools Exam Spectrum Tuition Digital Bookstore Free 5 week selective schools preparation program - sign up at the bottom

Have you been looking into finding the right high school for your child but are feeling a bit overwhelmed over the different options out there? If your child is bright and enjoys a challenge, it may be worthwhile to look into scholarship and accelerated learning programs on offer at various private, independent and government schools. So, what is the difference between scholarships and accelerated programs? And how can these programs help your child? In today’s episode, I’ll be explaining the difference between scholarships and accelerated learning programs for Year 6 students looking to enter high school in Year 7. We’ll be drilling down into the each of the programs, and giving some valuable insight into how you can prepare your child for each one. If you have a child in primary school who is bright, motivated and is willing to learn and you’re currently thinking about high school options but you’re anxious about selecting the right high school to ensure they are constantly being challenged, then this episode is definitely for you. Show notes can be accessed via www.spectrumtuition.com/episode-5

Do you find that after all the excitement of Christmas and New Year, as well as the long summer break, it can be very difficult to get back into things and holiday mode can stretch well into the term? That’s why in today’s episode, I will be going through how to set up an effective study timetable to maximise the time you have when you go back to school. Additionally, in order to stick to this study routine, I'll be going through how you can establish high performance habits in order to help you achieve your goals. For show notes, please visit www.spectrumtuition.com/episode-4

Have you ever wondered if your child has what it takes to sit the Victorian Selective Schools exam or other scholarship exams, and what would be the best way to prepare? Have you been thinking about enrolling at Spectrum Tuition but are unsure of whether it would be suitable for your child? In this episode of the Spectrum Tuition podcast, we speak with Dr Maureen Vincent, an academic in the psychology department at Trinity College, The University of Melbourne and current Spectrum Tuition parent who outlines her experiences preparing for these two exams. We also answer questions posed by parents who attended our first parent meetup held at Stone and Chalk, Melbourne about VCE subject selection and how to maximise your ATAR. Links mentioned during the episode can be accessed via our show notes available at www.spectrumtuition.com/episode-3

Do you find yourself flitting from one task to the next, not really finding that you are getting anywhere with any particular task? Do assignments and projects slip through the cracks only to find out about them a few days before and madly rushing to get them done? Do you have reminders written in margins, on scraps of paper and post it notes and feeling overwhelmed due to the volume of tasks you need to complete? If this sounds like you, then this episode of the Spectrum Tuition podcast is exactly what you need and ties in nicely with our previous episode where we go through the Pomodoro technique to ensure your study sessions are productive. If you haven’t already checked it out, head on over to www.spectrumtuition.com/episode-1 In this episode, we teach you a super simple productivity technique that will ensure that you maximise each study session and minimise procrastination. Show notes can be accessed via www.spectrumtuition.com/episode-2

Do you have a project coming up that you haven't started yet? Do you keep saying that you'll 'get to it later' but then later never comes? In this episode, we go through step by step how to break larger goals into smaller, manageable chunks while having a clear approach to making your study sessions as productive as they can be. Show notes can be accessed via: www.spectrumtuition.com/episode-1