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Some common study habits that seem helpful can actually waste time and limit progress. Let’s take a look at some ineffective study methods and explore what you can do instead to boost learning and retention.

Technology can be a huge help to keep your student organised, focused and motivated. It’s about finding the right tech that offers real benefits and finding a screentime solution that works for your family. We hear about many apps that are extremely useful for students. So, here's our guide to the top apps to help students study smarter, manage their money and help keep them health.

Are your children reluctant to set goals? Maybe you've heard them complain "Why do we have to do this every year?" Goal setting is a very important process that helps keep students focused, motivated and moving forward. And once they master the art of goal setting, it can be applied to all areas of your child’s life.

​Procrastination is a common problem. At one time or another, everyone has put off a dreaded task or obligation in favour of something more enjoyable. How many of you have said just one more chapter of my book or one more cute cat video instead of getting started on the dishes after dinner? ​Long standing psychological theory has believed that people who procrastinate have a faulty sense of time. They think they have more time to get their task done than they actually do. However, recent research suggests that for many, procrastination is linked to difficulty managing stress. ​The good news is that procrastination is part of human nature. Our brains have evolved in a way that means we try our best to avoid pain and discomfort. ​The bad news is that delaying tasks or obligations usually has unintended consequences. By using avoidance tactics, you often create more work, pain and suffering for yourself in the long term (or sometimes the very near future). ​But we have more good news for you. Read on to learn about our top tips that your child can use to conquer procrastination.

As a parent, you want to help your child when they’re struggling. But as they progress through school it gets harder to have all the answers. ​Hands up if you’ve ever looked at your child’s homework and haven’t been sure where to start. Or have you been heard about your child’s good learning attitude at school when your attempts to help turn into disagreements and tantrums? ​There are many reasons why parents choose to start their child at tuition. It could be one of the above or maybe it’s simply that the reality of working, running a household and helping your child get ahead at school is overwhelming. ​We all know that tutoring can help improve your child’s understanding in key curriculum areas. But did you know that there are many other surprising ways that tuition can help your child succeed at school and beyond? Individualised one on one learning  ​At school, your child is usually one of 30 kids in a classroom. So, if they’re struggling with the material, it can be hard to get the help they need. Here at KTL Tuition, we offer one on one tutoring. This means that each session is tailored to the individual needs of your child. ​As well as covering the specific topics that your child needs help with, our tutors also tailor their lessons to suit your child’s individual learning style.

Many parents fall into one of these common traps when choosing a tuition provider for their child. Here's how to avoid them. Using any tuition company is a big decision for parents and their children. Ensuring the tutoring company you choose has a good solid reputation and reliable and delivers the results you want is all important. Here’s how you can you avoid the pitfall of choosing the wrong provider. 1. Assuming the larger the company the better. Many of the very large companies are franchised and market driven focusing on the filling of seats. The statistics do not support that the large companies make better gains for your children. Most often the larger companies take groups of children who may not necessarily be at the same academic level and thus lack individualization of what your child actually needs. KTL Tuition is not a franchised company.

If your student wants that Achieved or Excellence this year, exam preparation is a key component. But how do successful students prepare for their exams?

If your tamariki are struggling at school it may be hard for them to talk about it, especially if they get easily embarrassed or are anxious. However, it’s important to keep on top of things. Teachers need to cover all of the prescribed curriculum and classes will carry on whether or not your child is coping. ​If you suspect that your child may be struggling in class, don’t wait for their report card. Here are 5 signs that are early indicators your child is struggling to keep up at school.  You notice a change in attitude about school This is one of the biggest signs that something is not going well at school. A change in attitude about school can take on a few different forms: No longer wanting to talk about what they are learning or how their day went Making excuses to not go to school Getting upset or anxious on Sunday evening or in the mornings before school Getting angry or upset whenever you bring up school

Executive functions let people plan, organise and complete everyday tasks. Executive function is like the CEO of the brain. It’s in charge of making sure things get done from the planning stages of the job to the final deadline. When tamariki have challenges with executive functioning, any task that requires planning, organisation, memory, focus, time management and flexible thinking becomes a challenge.