5 Activities to Prevent Summer Learning Loss
Summer break has just started, and kids are making the most of this time in the sun! While enjoying the warm weather, it’s important to keep your child on track for the next academic year. For this reason, summer learning is essential to prevent your child from falling into the summer slide. Here’s why […]
EQAO Tips and Practice Test for Grade 3 and 6 with Answers
What is EQAO test? Late in grade 3 and grade 6, all students in Ontario are required to take a province wide assessment administered by Equality Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). EQAO is a standardized test conducted to evaluate students’ understanding and application of key concepts in math and literacy. This assessment enables the schools […]
How to Study for Math Test: Strategies for Success
Math exam often brings a feeling of stress and anxiety among elementary and high school students. Many students dread math exams as they find equations, formulas, and problem-solving an over whelming task. At iGuide Academy, our tutoring and learning center, we believe that students need proper guidance and strategies to achieve success in math exams. […]
Free Games to learn Multiplication Facts
Are your students struggling with multiplication tables? If so, this post is just what you need. As an educator, I can’t deny the importance of learning multiplication facts to improve problem solving and overall math skills. That’s why, I’m sharing my top 5 math games to make learning multiplication facts engaging and enjoyable for your […]
Improving Grades: 5 Tips for Boosting Report Card Scores
When report cards go home, both parents and kids could experience anxiety. I believe that everyone has had instances where their grades don’t live up to their expectations. Bad grades are signals for improvement rather than defining your path. In this post, we’ll look at many approaches and ideas for overcoming bad grades, so you […]
EQAO in Ontario: Insights for Parents and Students
The EQAO assessments have emerged as a key component of Ontario’s education system. Designed to evaluate students’ reading, writing, and numeracy skills at critical stages of their schooling, these tests often provoke discussions among parents, teachers, and policymakers. However, questions are frequently raised about the nature and significance of EQAO assessments. To address these queries, […]
Visual Memorization Techniques for Exam Success
Do your students understand concepts during lessons but struggle to retain them, especially when preparing for high school exams and tests? Using the best memorization techniques, such as storytelling, flashcards, and mind maps, can significantly improve their ability to retain information. These strategies leverage visual and narrative elements to make learning more engaging and memorable. […]
Fun Activities to Teach Math
Is your child viewing math as a boring subject that only exists in the classroom? Math can be daunting or dull for many children when it is limited to textbooks and schools. Many students think that math is something that we do in schools only. But let’s uncover a little secret together: math is not […]
A Comprehensive Guide to EQAO Practice Tests for Excellence
As educators, we know how important it is to help our students feel confident and prepared—especially when it comes to standardized tests like the EQAO and OSSLT. EQAO stands for the Education Quality and Accountability Office. It’s an organization in Ontario that develops standardized tests to assess how well students are meeting the expectations in […]
Scaffolding: A Powerful Technique for Teachers
Every child is different, with their own particular method to learning. While some kids may learn best visually, others may have auditory learning style. While some kids learn best through hands-on activities, others may benefit from reading and writing. As a result, it is crucial that teachers utilize scaffolding to accommodate the various learning preferences […]