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A Better Way to Track Your Child’s Studying – WorksheetCloud Reports
WorksheetCloud Reports help parents track their child’s studying through levels, Knowledge Points, questions answered, total time learning, a Needs To Improve section showing the weakest subject and a subjects graph of average marks. Averages settle after several weeks, so aim for at least 10 rounds of practice questions per subject before judging strengths and weaknesses.
Press Release: Over Half A Million Learners Taught Online In South Africa
During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, WorksheetCloud reached over 500,000 South African learners with free online lessons and homework for Grades 3 to 7, with Grades 8 and 9 being added. The Cape Town company, founded by Dereck and Adrian Marnewick, funded the lessons with sponsorship from MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet and Xneelo.
Press Release: New Record Set as Over 40,000 SA Learners Receive Free Live Online Lessons at Home
In April 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown, WorksheetCloud began offering free live online lessons for learners in Grades 3 to 7, reaching over 40,000 South African learners within two days of launch. The Cape Town company, founded in 2014 by Dereck and Adrian Marnewick, used its existing technology and experienced teachers to support homeschooling parents.
Learning Barriers: What You Need To Know
Signs of a learning barrier include a significant drop in marks, incomplete or disorganised work, hyperactivity, inattention, impulsivity and unhappiness at school. Parents should talk to the teacher, have the child’s hearing and sight tested and consult medical professionals, because identifying a learning barrier early means support can start sooner. Trust your instincts and keep communicating.
Sneak Peek: The NEW WorksheetCloud in 2020
Here's a preview of the ULTRA AWESOME WorksheetCloud coming in 2020 ... (Quick sidenote: we're currently giving away 6...
10 Ways to Build a Resilient Child Who Can Survive at School
Parents can build a resilient child by teaching them that failure is part of learning, encouraging regular practice and helping them find a mentor. Set small goals each term, help them see change as an opportunity, encourage effort and active problem-solving, keep a positive attitude, celebrate successes and reflect daily on how they handled challenges.
Multiple Intelligences – What Does “Smart” Really Mean?
Being smart means more than doing well in Mathematics and Science. Howard Gardner identified eight types of intelligence: linguistic, logical-mathematical, visuospatial, musical, bodily-kinaesthetic, naturalist, interpersonal and intrapersonal, with a possible ninth, existential intelligence. Parents can expose children to varied experiences to find their strengths, nurture those strengths and still encourage effort in every subject.
A Beginner’s Guide to Coping With Childhood ADHD
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, not a behavioural problem or character flaw, and must be diagnosed by a qualified professional. Parents can help a child with ADHD using the DREAM approach: a balanced Diet, a consistent Routine, regular Exercise, Accepting it is not the child’s fault and Modelling good behaviour, along with short instructions, praise and positive reinforcement.
3 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Attitude Towards Learning
Parents can improve a child’s attitude towards learning in three ways: show interest in their school day by asking specific questions, build a love of learning through curiosity, reading and new experiences such as museums and concerts, and teach independent work by guiding children to solutions rather than giving answers. Realistic expectations help protect motivation.