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Newsletter No. 2 Term 3, September 2009 Contents:
A warm welcome to everyone, especially all the new students who have joined AHeadStart in the last few months. The NCEA exams are fast approaching, with only 10 weeks left to go - and this includes the term holidays! That means it's time to start your revision timetable and begin studying!! For a handy revision timetable please follow this link: http://www.esa.co.nz/admin/user_content/files/planner_7953.pdf My team and I would like to help you achieve the greatest success and wish you the very best. It is possible for everyone! Melanie
" NCEA Exam Timetable: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/for-students/exams/examtt.html " Secondary school students will have a maximum of one reassessment chance for internally assessed NCEA standards from 2010, under new rules and procedures announced by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
Working students gain skills: http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20092008-19587.html
Single-sex schools reduce gap: http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20092108-19593.html
As of July 2009, AHeadStart is now officially AHeadStart Ltd. From small beginnings just over 18 months ago, we now have nearly double the number of students receiving one-on-one personalised tuition compared to this time last year! Thanks to all past and present parents and students for your support.
I'd love to share student achievements among our AHeadStart tutoring community. If you have achieved success lately, whether it is academic, sporting or cultural, please think about whether you are willing to share this success with others. I would love to hear about anything and everything, including school representation at interschool competitions. If you have some success to share, please tell me at your lesson or send me an email, and I will include it in the next newsletter. The first achievement I receive for this column will win a free StudyPass Pack including an examination revision guide and essential course information (fold-out notes), in any mathematics or science subject you choose.
As demand for tuition increases towards the end of the year, we have noticed a dramatic increase in the number of students requiring help in NCEA Physics at Level 2 and Level 3. Physics is a demanding subject which is often not well-explained in schools. This is a problem as it means that students as they do not have an understanding of the concepts and so cannot answer questions requiring written explanations of physics phenomena. This results in students struggling to gain Achieved in Physics papers. Our featured tutor, John Aitken, specialises in Physics as well as Maths: "My name is John Aitken and I'm in my final year studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Canterbury. I have a strong passion for tutoring, especially in the areas of physics and maths."
Check out the new look for the AHeadStart website: http://www.aheadstart.co.nz If you have any comments or suggestions regarding the website please do not hesitate to contact me by email melanie@aheadstart.co.nz
I am a firm believer that the best way to prepare for NCEA exams is to do as many previous exams as possible. Unfortunately, the NZQA website can be a maze to try to find the exams you want! Instead, go to: http://www.aheadstart.co.nz/ncea-xidc30636.html Here you can find previous NCEA exams and their answers for all of the Maths and Science subjects, including those for 2008. Also check out the recommended books for each subject.
I n conjunction with StudyPass, I am offering a chance to purchase StudyPass study packs at a discounted price. The fold-out summary course notes contain all the key facts and ideas for each subject. The fully updated 2009 revision guide organises the questions from past NCEA exams into bite-size revision sessions. Fully worked answers and A, M or E grades are included. These are ideal for use throughout the year and in preparation for end-of-year exams. These packs normally retail for $24.95. By placing an order on behalf of students these packs are just $17 ... a saving of 32% . The subjects available are listed below. NCEA Level 1 Mathematics, Science, Economics If you are interested please send me an email melanie@aheadstart.co.nz or tell your tutor before September 11 so I can purchase a bulk order on your behalf. Please see: http://www.studypass.co.nz/ for more information.
Recently, I have found a fantastic website which provides an analysis of your learning style! Learning styles are the way in which we perceive and remember new information. There are seven different learning styles assessed in this questionnaire. By understanding your own personal styles, you can adapt the learning process and techniques you use. The following instructions take you to a website which is dedicated to helping you better understand learning styles, as well as providing an easy way to discover your own styles. 1. Go to: 2. The webpage is titled Learning Styles Inventory Login for existing Users. Click on start or continue with the questions. 3. Complete all the questions by selecting: 4. Once you have completed all 7 pages, press Submit. 5. Enter information into Your User Profile. 6. Once completed I will email you a list of study tips specifically suited to your preferred learning style.
Good luck to everyone for the rest of the term! See you at your lessons! Melanie and the AHeadStart Team
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