Getting away from the constant threat of bullying can be one of the reasons to leave a traditional learning environment. If you do see yourself as a victim, you may not feel empowered to fight back. Bullies can make our lives quite miserable. Not only do our grades begin to suffer, but so does our self-esteem and not
It is not uncommon for students to occasionally skip class or not want to participate in school activities. You can just chalk it up to the teenage antics, drama, and moodiness. If a student continuously withdraws from school, especially the more social aspects, it can be a cause for concern. The problem may actually be
Everyone learns differently, meaning all individuals can benefit from a personalized learning experience, like the individualized education system homeschooling and online classrooms offer. Individualized education has proven to inspire independent thinking and an appreciation for learning rather than a focus on grades. And now, with the help of technology, e-learning has made leaps and bounds—especially
Part III: Question Specific Strategies And What If I do not Pass the Test In part II of this series, we identified the type of questions that will appear in the reading and writing section of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). We also provided general but practical tips for how to better prepare
Part II: How to Prepare for the Test A mentioned in part I of this post, the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) assesses’s student’s reading and writing ability. Reading and writing are two skills that often require extensive practice in order to develop, this is specially the case for individuals whose first language is
Part 1: What You Need to Know As Students and As Parents What is OSSLT? The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test is a measure of the literacy skills (reading and writing) of students in Ontario. It is also a requirement for earning the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). When does it happen? OSSLT is scheduled
