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At Growing Greatness Tutoring (GGT), we often get questions from parents about the benefits of homework: Does it really help? How much is too much? Is tutoring more effective? Here’s what we know. Does Homework Help? Recent studies show that homework offers limited academic benefit, particularly in the early years. But research can be misleading Read more

For many children, the mention of a math test or even a simple word problem can bring on feelings of stress, fear, or frustration. This reaction, often referred to as math anxiety, is more common than many parents realise. Read on to see how to you can help your child with math. What Is Math Read more

After years leading schools filled with the energy of curious young minds, one question consistently stands out in conversations with parents: “What can I do to help my child become a stronger reader?” It’s a great question—and the answer starts with understanding three key building blocks of reading: phonics, fluency, and comprehension. These terms might Read more

When we think about learning math, we often envision concepts such as times tables, equations, or long division. But underneath all of that is something even more important—and often overlooked: number sense. Number sense is the foundation of all mathematical understanding. Without it, math can feel like a set of rules to memorise. With it, Read more