Like most things in life, parenting grows and evolves, and parents- new and old, rush to keep up with the times. With the rise of parents of all ages taking to social media, whether it be with personal accounts or family centered content, parents have discovered a whole new slew of slang terms taking the internet by storm. So if you find yourself scratching your head in confusion the next time you are scrolling through your Tiktok for-you-page, never fear. Your friendly SmileTutor Gen Z intern is here to help you decode these new buzzwords. 1. Crunchy Parenting Contrary to popular belief, chi ..read more

Remember the days where we laughed at the idea of robots taking over the world? Be surprised, the old Terminator movies are turning into reality! Artificial Technology, or AI for short, has become more commonplace in society in recent years. The world is changing, and so has AI, as we find more and more ways to use it in our lives. From healthcare to e-commerce among many others, AI has finally set its eyes on education. But WAIT, education? How do you “save time” on education? Well, have you heard of homework “helpers”? As the term defines it, we’ve now uncovered a way to automate the proces ..read more

[Freepik] Tutors, we know you’ve been there. You meet all sorts of students every day. And sometimes, you come across classes where things are in ABSOLUTE disarray! Students are chatting loudly, a smartphone game tournament is underway in the back, and most are too busy in their own worlds to give you any attention.   It can be utterly frustrating to have a disoriented and disrespectful class. While you’re not there to be a counsellor, disruptive behaviour in class needs to be addressed so that you can give your students productive lessons.  In this article, we’ll teach you all ..read more

Phew! You’ve just finished your exams. You try to relax your mind in the library, assured that after the period of stress, you will be back to normal; You can sleep, catch up with friends, and relax again. But will you, actually? Yes, it hadn’t been noticeable at first, but something seems wrong with your body. What is this pressure you’re still feeling? Here comes a period of delayed stress: the “Let-Down effect”. It eats up your health, spawning illness and all sorts of jinxes as you sit there, utterly confused. Why is this happening to me? So, What is the Let-Down Effect? [Freepik] Make n ..read more

It begins with the first grocery trip. Or sometimes, it’s when they want a new toy. It would be the start of a long conversation about money, economics and how society works. But hey, before that, let’s first start them off with the age-old saying: “money doesn’t grow on trees”! But what’s money? Where to spend money? How to earn money? Should your child have money when they’re young?  No matter what you’re here for, this article is going to tackle questions about your child’s early recognition of finances, and how they develop understanding as they grow up! Why Should I Start Early With ..read more

Balancing the need for safety and privacy in educational settings has always been challenging. However,  while the advent of advanced technologies has undoubtedly helped make schools safer, it has also raised the stakes when it comes to striking this balance. With the Singaporean education sector facing an almost 70% increase in cyber-attacks in recent years, and the Ministry of Education said to be committed to “targeted” school security upgrades, measures used to protect students and staff are likely to change in the near future. But educators will need to be wary of the line between i ..read more

Here’s a fun article for you students out there! Or even adults looking to reminisce about your school days?  Ever wondered why stereotypes always seem to exist in every class, and why they matter? How about identifying yourself as one of the many archetypes in a classroom setting? Buckle up, because we’re here to take you through a personality test to find out who is who! Get ready to enter the wacky world of self-discovery! What REALLY are “Classroom Archetypes”? So what are these archetypes that we’re talking about? To put it simply, it is the stereotype persona that you play in a cla ..read more

[Freepik: freepik] What is the worst thing about exams?  The perceived difficulty of a test? Time management skills? Or, trying to remember everything you learned? Actually, for most students, the anxiety in the days leading up to the exam is worse than the actual exam itself. Of course, exam preparation can be demanding and hectic. However, planning exam prep can be even more challenging, especially when managing the dates, revision schedules, and practice tests all by yourself.  But not anymore.  With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), students can now plan their exam ..read more

Teachers and tutors, rise up!  No more looking over your shoulder as you keep a lookout for booby-traps and plastic rats. April Fools’ Day has always been a one-sided affair where we are targets for our students’ mischief. But not this year!  This year will be different. We’ll show these little guys that we’re also capable of some good, old-fashioned fun! This week, let’s try turning the tables on them and bring the pranks to your students instead! It’ll definitely make for a day for them to remember! A BIG Disclaimer [Freepik] As with the harmless little pranks that our students m ..read more

Have you heard of the “cramming myth”? That last-minute studying can miraculously help them memorize vast amounts of information just before an exam. Indeed, many students today are firm believers of this ideal, trusting in their ability to process knowledge when they put their mind to it. Why would you take the painful road of studying for months, if you could take the easier way out and jam everything in a few days before your finals? How true is this myth? Today, we’re here to find out what exactly happens when you cram your studies! Is Cramming Actually Effective? [Freepik] Let’s get dow ..read more