This post has affiliate links that can be clicked, and as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Why do I want to tell you about this game? I first encountered this game at a student’s house, where the parents told me how well the child’s non-verbal reasoning skills had been developed. They wanted … Read more
Introduction When you read the title of this blog post: “Year 7 Maths Tutoring”, you may be wondering why your child may need a maths tutor well before studying for their GCSE or A-level courses. Many parents only consider hiring tutors during the GCSE and A-level times. Still, from my experiences of working as a … Read more
Introduction In many countries worldwide, including the United Kingdom, life without homework seems unimaginable for most teachers, parents, and students. The question is: does homework help students? Some will say yes, others will say no or maybe. You can see here an entertaining and informative video about homework. In this guide, I will share my … Read more
Introduction My interest in learning about how different mindsets can affect student performance started many years ago when I was told that many children in my year 11 set one class are gifted. Their reasoning tests backed this up, but most gifted students did not perform that well in their subjects later. I also have … Read more
Introduction Tutoring is an increasingly popular way to stop children from falling behind in school and further develop their understanding of a subject. Many parents are aware of the challenges in state schools, such as increasing class sizes and poor behaviour within teaching groups, so they decide to get a tutor for their child. Some … Read more
Introduction Many people worldwide fear studying maths and have always worried about doing it, yet we use maths in our everyday lives, our personal and professional lives. As a maths teacher with many years of teaching maths, I have a lot of experience and understanding of how difficult many pupils find maths. In this guide, … Read more
Introduction I will discuss good study habits for high school students from my experiences as a teacher and student. I will focus on what can be done to develop long-term memory and skills to master the understanding of subjects studied at school. This is not a guide on how to cram for exams, but rather, … Read more
Who am I, and what is parentpupil.com all about? Hello, my name is Vic Bhachu, and I’m the founder of the parentpupil.com website. In my daily life, I constantly find myself juggling two highly significant roles: that of a nurturing father to two vibrant young children and a teacher. I am a UK-qualified teacher teaching … Read more
