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Notes from the homework table.

Practical advice on maths, English, creative writing, and raising confident learners — from the team at Homework Club.

Child studying at desk

3 simple habits that make exam season less stressful

The 25/5 rule, teaching it back, and why sleep beats cramming — three research-backed habits you can start tonight.

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Student preparing for exams

NAPLAN prep without the panic: a parent's guide

NAPLAN measures how well schools teach, not how clever your child is. Here's how to keep it in perspective — and the four things that actually help.

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Child writing in notebook

Why we teach Singapore Maths — and what makes it different

It's not drills or speed. It's about teaching children to think visually about numbers — so they can solve problems they've never seen before.

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Child celebrating a moment of discovery

"He started enjoying reading on his own." A parent's story.

Ethan came to us in Year 4 with a 52% maths grade. One term later, he was at 78% — and asking for extra reading time. His mum tells the story.

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Tutor working with a student

Why we don't drill — and what we do instead

Worksheets without understanding don't transfer. Our tutors teach the why first, then the how. Here's what that looks like in a session.

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Holiday programs: why they work — and when to book

Two days of focused, structured learning can do more than a term of weekly sessions. Here's why, and how to plan ahead for the next break.

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