Author Archives: Majury Arumai

How would you describe an intellectually gifted student? Brilliant, well-rounded in all subject areas, and top of their class? Although these might be characteristics of gifted students, they are not necessarily a package deal. Traditionally, being intellectually gifted meant that …

Exams are just around the corner, and the time leading up to and including writing the exam can be a stressful experience. Writing an exam not only reflects the knowledge and understanding that you have acquired over a period of …

With full-day kindergarten being fully integrated into all schools by next fall, a new Ontario study reveals that full-day kindergarten helps students better prepare for school. The study was conducted with 700 children and reveals that they showed strong language …

This may not stretch too far back, but the one-room classroom was not an unfamiliar concept. Nowadays, finding a school based on this teaching methodology is almost impossible, however you may find it interesting that one Ontario school board is …

It’s Friday night, pizza night and your child goes to reach for a second slice of pizza. Before they begin eating you ask them what fraction of the pizza is left? They give you this look of, “are you serious?” …

Boys screaming and tussling while waiting in queue to get into their classroom. Breaking up fights with boys towering over me! This was my first fulltime teaching job. What was I getting into, right? Believe me, I asked for it! …

Educators share a common goal of providing an equal opportunity to learn for all students in their classrooms. In recent years, providing equitable learning opportunities for boys has become an emerging concern in educational institutions all around the world as …

Do you find yourself more engaged in something that you are reading if you actually enjoy what you are reading? The Institute of Education in the United Kingdom has conducted research on reading for pleasure and found that children who …

I’m hungry. Let’s eat, Grandma. I’m hungry. Let’s eat Grandma. Good grammar saves lives! In one of the above sentences, Grandma had become dinner. Can you identify the sentence? Regardless of your station in life – student, employee, parent — …

Homework is an important element in reinforcing what has been taught in class and also in developing strong study habits and a sound work ethic for future needs. Self-discipline, such as good study habits, is an essential element for success …