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2015 – A Testing Time?

2015 – A Testing Time?

With another New Year come new challenges, changes and opportunities. Since last year’s NAPLAN results there has been a lot of talk about what should be done to improve standards in this state. While the education system has been flailing in recent years, the...
How much should we praise our children?

How much should we praise our children?

You know the scenario.  The latest picture is presented to you.  It has long thin legs and fuzzy blue hair.  If you’re lucky, you’ll be told whether it’s you or a rabbit.  Make sure you have a think about that squiggle of yellow in the top right corner, because what...
Is being great at Maths really so important?

Is being great at Maths really so important?

Stigma   I find it interesting that at parties it is quite common to hear someone say; “I was never good at Maths.” It seems there is no embarrassment associated with this statement at all. It would be highly unlikely, though, that somebody would be comfortable...