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YOU CAN SIT WITH ME

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Year K-6 Maths Resources

Year K-6 Maths Resources

Are you struggling to find maths resources you can use at home? Sophie Sparks Education...
Year 12 HSC Module C : The Craft of Writing Practice Questions

Year 12 HSC Module C : The Craft of Writing Practice Questions

Looking for some HSC Module C questions to help you prepare? We have got you...
Year 12 HSC Module B : Critical Study of Literature Practice Questions

Year 12 HSC Module B : Critical Study of Literature Practice Questions

Need help preparing for your HSC Module B exam? Here are 10 brand new questions...
Year 12 HSC Module A : Textual Conversations Practice Questions

Year 12 HSC Module A : Textual Conversations Practice Questions

Feeling stuck with your HSC Module A study? We have got you covered with 10...
Year 12 HSC Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences Practice Questions

Year 12 HSC Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences Practice Questions

Can’t find any helpful questions for HSC Module Text and Human Experience? Here are 10...
Women in STEM

Women in STEM

The acronym STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. With 75% of jobs in...
Why School Attendance Matters

Why School Attendance Matters

Whilst the primary purpose of school is to receive an education, school institutions provide children...
When Is Tutoring The Best Option?

When Is Tutoring The Best Option?

It is a common misconception to immediately equate children who receive tutoring as those with...
What’s Your Learning Style?

What’s Your Learning Style?

We all learn in different and unique ways. What you may not know is that...
What To Do If Your Child Is Being Bullied

What To Do If Your Child Is Being Bullied

As a parent, it is extremely difficult to watch your child experience bullying. The first...
What to do if you have brain fog?

What to do if you have brain fog?

We all suffer from brain fog and lack of motivation at times. So here are...
What Is The UCAT?

What Is The UCAT?

What is the UCAT? The University Clinical Aptitude Test, or UCAT, is an admissions test...
What is STEM?

What is STEM?

The acronym STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It is a broad term...
What Is School Refusal?

What Is School Refusal?

The term ‘school refusal’ refers to when a young child refuses to attend school due...
What Is An Opportunity Class And How Do We Get Into One?

What Is An Opportunity Class And How Do We Get Into One?

If your child is gifted and has excelled throughout primary school you have undoubtedly heard...
Week 10 Term 3 HSC Roadmap

Week 10 Term 3 HSC Roadmap

Checklist for Year 12 Parents and Students : Has your Child Completed these Steps as...
Visual Literacy Techniques

Visual Literacy Techniques

Visual and Film Techniques Technique Definition Example Background  This technique analyses the background of a...
Tutoring Company vs Private Arrangement: Which Should I Choose?

Tutoring Company vs Private Arrangement: Which Should I Choose?

When selecting a tutor for your child, you may choose to go through a tutoring...
​​Top Three Things To Do Between Trials and the HSC

​​Top Three Things To Do Between Trials and the HSC

1. Incorporate Feedback The first step to improving your marks is to use your trial...
Top 10 Effective De-Escalation Tips for Students

Top 10 Effective De-Escalation Tips for Students

When dealing with an anxious or aggressive student, teachers and tutors should employ strategies to...
The Week Before Trials: Your 7 Day Countdown

The Week Before Trials: Your 7 Day Countdown

In the leadup to trials, students should be following a reasonable study timetable. This helps...
The Merits of a Study Buddy

The Merits of a Study Buddy

A ‘study buddy’ can be a fantastic resource, and provide you with motivation and fresh...
The International Baccalaureate: How Does It Work?

The International Baccalaureate: How Does It Work?

If you or your child is considering completing the International Baccalaureate (IB) for their matriculation...
The Difference Between The HSC And The IB

The Difference Between The HSC And The IB

Many schools offer both the High School Certificate (HSC) and International Baccalaureate (IB). The decision...
The Benefits Of Tutoring

The Benefits Of Tutoring

There are countless benefits to home tutoring and online tutoring , the most obvious being...
Struggles Of A Gifted Student

Struggles Of A Gifted Student

What is a ‘gifted’ student?  Gifted students, excel in, or are capable of excelling in...
Strategies For Teaching Gifted Students

Strategies For Teaching Gifted Students

Statistics show that approximately 10% of our students are gifted.  How do we identify a...
Sophie Sparks Education’s Top 12 Poetic Devices

Sophie Sparks Education’s Top 12 Poetic Devices

Are you struggling with poetry analysis in English?  To get those top marks on a...
Sophie Sparks Education’s Summer Reading List for Every Age Group

Sophie Sparks Education’s Summer Reading List for Every Age Group

So many students fall prey to the ‘summer slide’ and come back to school at...
Sophie Sparks Education’s Guide To University Interviews

Sophie Sparks Education’s Guide To University Interviews

Applying to university can be such a daunting task. You have so many decisions to...
Sophie Sparks Education’s Extensive Guide To Literary Techniques

Sophie Sparks Education’s Extensive Guide To Literary Techniques

Knowledge and understanding of literary techniques are essential to every English essay and/or creative writing...
Sophie Sparks Education’s Extensive Guide to Film Techniques

Sophie Sparks Education’s Extensive Guide to Film Techniques

When we go to the Movies we often focus on the storyline or the characters...
Sophie Sparks Education’s Exam Equipment Checklist

Sophie Sparks Education’s Exam Equipment Checklist

Going into an exam is a stressful endeavour and it is so easy to forget...
Sophie Sparks Education School Guide: How To Support Transition Between School Years

Sophie Sparks Education School Guide: How To Support Transition Between School Years

As a parent, it is often challenging to predict what your child will be facing...
Sophie Sparks  Educational Consultants Are Available For Returning Expats To Australia

Sophie Sparks Educational Consultants Are Available For Returning Expats To Australia

A move back to Australia with children can be overwhelming.  Parents often ask the following...
Signs That Your Child Should Move Schools

Signs That Your Child Should Move Schools

As a parent, it can be very difficult to observe that your child is unhappy...
Screen Time For Kids: How Much Is Too Much?

Screen Time For Kids: How Much Is Too Much?

Balancing screen time for children with other activities is a struggle for every parent. The...
Need Some Questions Answered About The ATAR?

Need Some Questions Answered About The ATAR?

What is an ATAR? ATAR stands for the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank and it is...
Maths Tutoring

Maths Tutoring

Maths tutoring removes the pressure of the classroom and gives your child a one-on-one environment...
Is A Selective School Right For My Child?

Is A Selective School Right For My Child?

What is a selective school? A selective high school is a government school with more...
HSC Common Module Essay Questions

HSC Common Module Essay Questions

The Common Module is the first assessable component of the HSC, known as ‘Paper 1’...
HSC – How to Prepare for the Trials

HSC – How to Prepare for the Trials

The trial exams are, quite definitionally, the ‘trials’ for the HSC. However, that doesn’t mean...
How We Quality Control Hundreds Of Tutorials Every Week

How We Quality Control Hundreds Of Tutorials Every Week

Every week we run hundreds of face-to-face, online and small group tutoring sessions for our...
How To Write The Best Module C Reflection

How To Write The Best Module C Reflection

The final aspect of the English Paper 2 exam includes a reflection statement. This statement...
How to Write a Band 6 Essay

How to Write a Band 6 Essay

Every year 11 and 12 student has essay writing as a crucial element of their...
How To Take The Fear Out Of NAPLAN

How To Take The Fear Out Of NAPLAN

As the NAPLAN exams draw closer we understand that pre examination stress or anxiety can...
How To Stay Motivated When Studying Online

How To Stay Motivated When Studying Online

Studying online is here to stay and not just during COVID lockdowns. Universities, Tafe and...
How To Stay Motivated During Exam Blocks

How To Stay Motivated During Exam Blocks

Many students struggle to stay motivated between exams. The incentive to slump between papers, often...
How To Stay Motivated Between Trials And The HSC

How To Stay Motivated Between Trials And The HSC

The period between trials and HSC is a crucial one! Students should use this opportunity...