On this page you will find blog posts about the best study techniques, written by Master Coaching Hurstville.
These skills will help you get the most out of your study time, and get you the best results possible.
Since 2021, the Selective High School Placement Test has followed a new format. The Thinking Skills section replaces the old General Ability section, with a focus on higher-order thinking skills such as Logical Thinking and Critical Thinking. So what are…
The transition from junior high school (year 7-12) to senior high school (year 11-12) can be both an exciting and daunting time for students. A key factor that can often be overwhelming and unexpected for students is the increase in…
About the author Christopher Taplin is a university-trained educator with more than 15 years’ experience in classrooms including executive experience as an educational administrator. He is also a trained stage performer, gracing the stages at Opera Australia. To complete this…
The concept of year 11 exams to some may seem daunting although this shouldn’t be the case. Rather for students it is a chance to showcase their surmountable knowledge they have compiled over the year. Though students, who identify as…
A student when they feel as though they are falling behind or even a student that wants to be accelerated, should think about getting tutoring. At Master coaching it is vital and highly valued that students establish a safe, happy…
Ideas To Implementation is often the third topic taught by school teachers. Whilst it may be no more difficult than the previous topics, students can often struggle to grasp some of the concepts that are at the core of its…
During the Higher School Certificate (HSC) many students struggle with the same questions and types of concern that forms considerable concern throughout the HSC. These questions can include: “Why are we doing this?” or “What is the point of the…
Term Two Program, 2015 The term two program follows on from the introductory lessons in term one. These lessons gave each student an initial exposure to the type of Mathematics, Reading, Writing and General Ability questions that are part of…
Being part of the first year to take on a new Area of Study can be daunting. There are no notes to refer to. No past papers, no sample responses. Discovery is brand spanking new. However, it isn’t really. There…
When is the best time to begin a course aimed at achieving success in the annual Selective School Test conducted by the N.S.W Department of Education each March? Most tutoring establishments advocate a period of 12 months preparation for the…
It is normal for parents to want their child to do well at school. Each parent will have their own definition of the term ‘well’. Whilst some parents expect their child to excel, others just hope that their child does…
