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5 Motivating Sayings

Students, here are 5 sayings that can motivate you through the current semester. “Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” –Karim SeddikiI can be hard on myself at times for circumstances that are beyond my control. It’s critical to keep an optimistic attitude not only during challenging situations at school but also at home when dealing with roommates, home sickness, difficult relationships, etc. You’re doing your personal best, and at the end of the day, everyone is in the same boat, so don’t question yourself. “Don’t wait until you’ve Continue Reading

How to Reduce Math Test Anxiety – part 2

DURING THE TEST Remember, if possible, sit at the front of the room. By doing so, you will be less distracted by what the other students are doing and you will be able to concentrate more on what you need to do. Carefully read the instructions at the beginning of the test before starting any problem. Go to a problem that is familiar to you. You don’t always have to work the problems in sequence. So begin with one that you are confident you can work correctly. You will be Continue Reading

Matilda the Math Hater

If you or a loved one struggles with understanding math, we at Gold Star Tutors have patient, easy-going, and non-judgmental tutors who could help you understand the concepts, navigate the jargon and the formulas, and help you acquire new math skills. Get in touch with us at www.goldstartutors.com for a no-obligation consultation. Continue Reading

The Essence of Tutoring

Life is a continuous learning sphere which never stops moving until we breathe our last breath. We learn either by experience or by what we are taught by more experienced people. Tutorial is an important teaching tool that helps learners enhance their learning intellectually and emotionally. Nearly half of students have attended a tutorial of one form or another. Many students long for someone to tutor them so that they can understand their subject better. So here is the question: What is the essence of tutoring? Lots of parents are Continue Reading

The Value of Education

Receiving a basic education is considered by many to be a fundamental human right. Likewise, many people would say it is essential for the exercise of all other human rights. Education provides individual freedom, empowerment and yields important benefits. It is a powerful tool by which economically and socially marginalized individuals can lift themselves out of poverty and participate fully as citizens. Education helps to stimulate our minds and it can mold inquisitive minds into intellectuals. So, it is a foundation of our society. Further learning can take the intellect Continue Reading

Help Your Youngsters Maintain Friendships During the Pandemic

In the best of times, tween friendships are tricky and shifting, inevitably hitting snags. Being cut off from peers during the pandemic leave some feeling left out or bullied online or an open target for gossip. Phyllis Fagell, a psychotherapist, school counselor and author of Middle School Matters, provides insights into what your child may be experiencing or feeling with concrete approaches you can use to help your tweens and teens during this period of social isolation and long after. Under the best of circumstances, middle schoolers have to navigate Continue Reading