Reading
Reading is the cornerstone of success in school. Unfortunately, many children do not master the rudimentary skills needed to achieve independent fluent reading. There are many reasons why some children find reading a challenge. Being lazy or disinterested in reading are not the reasons. These are behaviours or strategies that students develop to deal with the fact that reading is difficult for them.

What can students expect from the program?
 Accurate assessment of their abilities and skills
 Access to up-to-date phonologically based reading software – in Centre and at home
 Guided practice
 Independent learning time
 Individual work programs that include home practice sheets as qppropriate
 Tutor is available for consultation outside class time to provide support for parents and students
 Private sessions for intensive practice or specific assistance may be arranged as per need

Primary Mathematics
TuitionWorks is able to deliver excellent tuition in Mathematics and enjoys an excellent reputation for being able to instil confidence, to teach simply and effectively, and to provide the practice, development and interaction necessary to develop solid concepts and understandings in fundamental areas.
There is a strong emphasis on the basic number facts including the times tables. Students learn to solve routine problems as well as those of a more complicated nature. A solid foundation in Maths is very important before starting High School.

What can students expect from the program?
 An assessment which pinpoints areas of conceptual and procedural weakness
 An individually tailored program with a strong emphasis on number, fractions, decimals, problem solving and language
 A course in our specially selected software aimed at deepening learning and developing facility with, and understanding of, quantity, size and relationships. This is available for use in Centre and at home
 A highly encouraging and supportive learning environment
 All work marked and feedback given
 Access to the tutor for discussion and feedback to parents
 Private sessions for intensive practice or specific assistance may be arranged as per need

Primary English
Developing students’ writing skills is a major focus of this program. This is important for students across all subjects as they proceed through school. The program covers reading comprehension, grammar skills, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary development and written expression. Planning, drafting and editing are taught in a wide range of text types, including reports, narratives, procedures, persuasive texts, poetry and media texts.

What can students expect from the program?
 Sustained practice and review of key concepts and understandings
 A highly encouraging and supportive learning environment using cooperative learning techniques
 All work marked and feedback given
 Celebration and acknowledgement of achievement and improvement
 Access to specially selected software to develop reading skills, comprehension, reading speed and fluency as appropriate
 Access to the tutor for discussion and feedback
 Private sessions for intensive practice or specific assistance may be arranged as per need

Selective Schools Program
Students sitting the Selective Schools Test, in March of Year 6, and other scholarship exams, should enrol in the Advanced Primary English and Maths programs when they are in Year 5. Students develop and maintain incredible speed and accuracy in difficult work, especially problem solving in mathematics and general ability. The program also covers reading comprehension and written expression of a variety of sophisticated text types. Exam techniques are also developed. Please be aware that half of the marks for Selective School entry are provided by the primary school. Students therefore need to be working at an advanced level right through their primary school years.