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  1. Learning the basics

    Posted 6 October 2017 by John Grundy (Tutoring News)

    In year 4, finding a fraction of a number can become more challenging for students when fractions become more complex; such as five eighths of 48. A ...

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  2. I LOVE TO TEACH!

    Posted 12 June 2017 by John Grundy (Tutoring News)

    I have been a teacher for nearly 35 years and spent 20 years teaching in secondary schools. For me nothing was more gratifying than being able to ...

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  3. Diagnostic Tests

    Posted 14 April 2017 by John Grundy (Tutoring News)

    The Foundation mathematics core skills program enable students to advance or remediate. Students begin this course by completing one or more ...

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  4. Balwyn Community Centre

    Posted 5 June 2016 by John Grundy (Tutoring News)

    From the beginning of term 3 2016 Brainworks will conduct classes on Tuesday evenings at Balwyn Community Centre, in addition to current Monday ...

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  5. Scholarship Preparation Accelerated Learning

    Posted 14 November 2015 by John Grundy (Tutoring News)

    Accelerated Learning classes include:

    1. Study 40 key maths and problem solving concepts.
    2. Extend reasoning skills and understanding.
    3. Complete ...

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  6. John Monash Science School Exam

    Posted 1 May 2014 by John Grundy (Tutoring News)

    Jason J has asked the following questions:

    1. For the scientific essay, do they give you general information on that topic you write on?

    For the ...

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  7. John Monash Science School

    Posted 21 November 2013 by John Grundy (Tutoring News)

    Our previous students that have attempted this test have indicated to us that a strong interest in science is a real benefit when sitting this exam. ...

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  8. Scholarship Preparation

    Posted 2 November 2013 by John Grundy (Tutoring News)

    Common Elements

    The format of scholarship exams differ between test providers and year level, however there are common elements requiring ...

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  9. Scholarship exams

    Posted 28 October 2013 by John Grundy (Tutoring News)

    Scholarship exams can vary in format though they all have common elements. Some tests examine the same types of questions, but under a different ...

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