What to do when your teacher is bad
Teachers can’t suit everyone, so what do you do when they’re bad for you?
So you don’t like poetry…
First in our accessible poetry series: Brian Bilston, "The Poet Laureate of Twitter." Read two short and funny poems about procrastination and see why we like them so much!
Fun things for Latin students to read
A wide variety of Latin stories at various levels can be found for free on websites and apps.
Last Minute Gifts for Students
Gifts that every student would love to receive - physical and digital - for the last minute shopper.
Should you study over the holidays?
To study or not to study, that is the question. Should you risk burn-out just to try to get ahead? What if you’re already behind?
The Best Educational Wordle-Type Games
Daily games that develop great skills for students and parents alike.
Knowing the answer is not the goal.
People have the wrong expectations when it comes to math problems. Read more to discover why knowing the answer isn’t all its cracked up to be.
Things Tutors Hate
Ever wondered what grinds a tutor’s gears? Have a cheeky look at a few of the things our students do that we hate!
How to Study with Friends (and actually get stuff done)
Studying with friends sounds great but often leads to disaster - or at least - a fun chat over a table decorated strangely with open textbooks. Let's turn group study into the productivity hack of a lifetime.
Read Anything
What books are the right books to read? Scholarly ones? Classics? Non-fiction? We argue that enjoying reading is the most important thing.
Bribery is good, actually
Decision making is a game of incentives. It’s so hard to choose to study. What can we do to change that?
How to Ask for Help
We break down this daunting but crucial task: who to ask, how to build up the courage, and what to say.
50% of Students are Below Average
Half of every class is below average. A fact we all know is true, but one few people have come to terms with. Take a second to redefine your relationship with "average."
A stitch in time saves nine: a schooling warning
How can sewing wisdom inform our choices about tutoring? Student's confidence can begin to unravel quickly once they start falling behind at school. Flexible tutoring is the perfect intervention.
How much do High Achievers really study?
Lots of us have high expectations for ourselves or for our kids, but how much are we really asking for? Let’s break down how much work high achievers are really doing.
Scholarship Awarded for Term 3 2024
We’re excited to announce that Future Tutor’s Full Tutoring Scholarship has been awarded for Term 3 2024. Thank you to all of the parents and students whose support makes this scholarship possible.
Sydney In-Person Tutoring Locations
In-person private tutoring in your area? Check this list to see if Future Tutor can come to you!
The Best Free Online Resources for Math Students
Easy graphing, intuitive algebra and more past papers than you can poke a stick at! Everything the math student needs to succeed.
Our Best Advice for Year 11 English Students (That’s all of you!)
A checklist of notes you should write at the end of each English module. Save yourself a lot of work before it’s too late!