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Last month, students from years 3,5,7 and 9 sat their NAPLAN tests. Since they were first introduced in 2008, there has been a great deal of controversy in the educational community as to whether these tests are appropriate, whether they have affected teaching negatively or positively, and whether the results of the test are being used for appropriate purposes.  Despite the controversial nature of the test, parents now have a way to see how their child has been performing in comparison to other students in the same cohort. This is the same cohort of students who your child will be competing against in future scholarship exams, selective schools examinations and ultimately the VCE exams. Prior to NAPLAN, parents would have no idea how their child may be performing compared to other students around the state. So, why is this important? And what does your child's NAPLAN score mean for you? Listen to this episode to find out! Links mentioned in this episode Episode 1 - How to overcome procrastination and make the most of your study time using the Pomodoro technique Tackling literacy inconsistency in Australian students, Thuy Pham, The Age Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority - ACARA "My School" Website Calls to modify NAPLAN over pressure concerns, SBS News Episode 5 - The Difference Between Scholarships, Accelerated Learning Programs and Selective Schools Download a FREE sample course book

Have you been looking into finding the right high school for your child but are feeling a bit overwhelmed over the different options out there? If your child is bright and enjoys a challenge, it may be worthwhile to look into scholarship and accelerated learning programs on offer at various private, independent and government schools. So, what is the difference between scholarships and accelerated programs? And how can these programs help your child? In today’s episode, I’ll be explaining the difference between scholarships and accelerated learning programs for Year 6 students looking to enter high school in Year 7. We’ll be drilling down into the each of the programs, and giving some valuable insight into how you can prepare your child for each one. If you have a child in primary school who is bright, motivated and is willing to learn and you’re currently thinking about high school options but you’re anxious about selecting the right high school to ensure they are constantly being challenged, then this episode is definitely for you. Show notes can be accessed via www.spectrumtuition.com/episode-5

Do you find yourself flitting from one task to the next, not really finding that you are getting anywhere with any particular task? Do assignments and projects slip through the cracks only to find out about them a few days before and madly rushing to get them done? Do you have reminders written in margins, on scraps of paper and post it notes and feeling overwhelmed due to the volume of tasks you need to complete? If this sounds like you, then this episode of the Spectrum Tuition podcast is exactly what you need and ties in nicely with our previous episode where we go through the Pomodoro technique to ensure your study sessions are productive. If you haven’t already checked it out, head on over to www.spectrumtuition.com/episode-1 In this episode, we teach you a super simple productivity technique that will ensure that you maximise each study session and minimise procrastination. Show notes can be accessed via www.spectrumtuition.com/episode-2