Improving Inference Skills

Improving Inference Skills

Improving Inference Skills

Benjamin hears his mom coming up to his room. He quickly brushes the potato chips off his shirt and hides the package under his bed. Why is he doing that? Many of us can guess that it’s probably because he might get told off by his mom if he gets caught eating potato chips. We were never explicitly told that Benjamin’s mom doesn’t… Read More

Building Critical Thinking Skills

Building Critical Thinking Skills

Building Critical Thinking Skills

When we’re first learning at school, it’s important to follow what others tell us, for example accepting that 2+2=4. However, as we get older, we learn about things that can have many different answers, and that’s when we need to use critical thinking skills.  Here at i-Learner Education Centre, we’re dedicated to building critical thinking skills, and we’ve got a great… Read More

Financial Management for Students: How to Take Charge of Your Money

Financial Management for Students: How to Take Charge of Your Money

Financial Management for Students: How to Take Charge of Your Money

Learning to manage money well is a valuable skill that can set students up for a secure and independent future. It is never too early to learn more about such an important aspect of life. With the necessary skills, you will find yourself empowered to take control of your life, be financially informed and independent as well as achieve the targets you set… Read More

Financial Literacy for Students: Teaching Money Management Skills

Financial Literacy for Students: Teaching Money Management Skills

Financial Literacy for Students: Teaching Money Management Skills

Can you distinguish between needs and wants? Are you afraid of spending too much and accumulating debt? Financial management may not be taught at school, but it is something that involves responsibility, budgeting and saving that every student should learn. Children who lack financial management skills may develop poor spending habits, have financial stress and limit their opportunities for education… Read More

‘But when will I ever need to know this?’ – How maths affects our daily lives

‘But when will I ever need to know this?’ – How maths affects our daily lives

‘But when will I ever need to know this?’ – How maths affects our daily lives

Throughout most maths classrooms all over the world, students are asking the same question: “But Miss, why do I even need to know this?” They feel frustrated at the seemingly useless content they are learning and wonder why they are wasting their time learning something that they’ll never need to use again. Aside from the important ways maths can aid our personal growth… Read More