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ICAS Results at Focus for 2024
Now that all results are in, the high achievers and medal winners for 2024 ICAS Assessments have been confirmed. We are pleased to announce that students sitting their assessments at Focus have collectively achieved: Entering international competitions like ICAS Assessments can be challenging. We’re proud of all of the students who sat ICAS in 2024.… Continue reading
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Sleep and nutrition for studying and exams
End of year exams are upon us, and for many students it is a stressful time. In addition to wanting to do well in preparation for the future, students also often want to please their parents and meet expectations of success. If your child is working hard to revise during the exam period, they are… Continue reading
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Reducing cognitive load for better learning
In this post, we continue our discussion on cognitive load theory (CLT) and its influence on education. We recommend you read our introduction to the theory if you are unfamiliar with this idea. Cognitive overload causes As discussed in our previous post introducing the theory of CLT, students utilize pre-existing knowledge from their long-term memory… Continue reading
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Register for our October Holiday Program!
The school holidays are fast approaching and Focus Education is offering our own special program with a blend of education and entertainment. Learning Our program offers mathematics, English, science, social sciences, public speaking and art, including our Albany Region’s exclusive Singapore Math S.A.M. and Australian Math Enrichment program. Caring and skilled teachers offer excellent learning… Continue reading
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Using ICAS Results to help your child succeed
The ICAS sitting period is coming to a close, and results for ICAS assessments have started to be released. Digital Technologies and English results are now available online, with prospective medal winners being finalized soon. A significant aspect of the ICAS assessments is the detailed report they give on your child’s strengths and weaknesses in… Continue reading
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Getting ready for your ICAS assessment at Focus
If you’ve registered your child with us for any ICAS assessments, you’ll want to check out the information below. We highly suggest you allow plenty of time to prepare your child’s device for these assessments. Check the session dates and times you have registered for. If in doubt, contact us to make sure you have… Continue reading
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ICAS In Depth: Mathematics
Welcome to our final post in the series as we look in-depth at each of the six assessments offered by ICAS, in order of sitting dates. This week, I recruited one of our Maths educators, Doris, to give expert feedback on the ICAS Mathematics assessment. What is ICAS Mathematics? This assessment looks at a student’s… Continue reading
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ICAS In Depth: Spelling Bee
Our fifth in-depth look at the ICAS assessments is here! ICAS Spelling Bee is a unique assessment offered the same week as ICAS Science. But what benefits does this assessment offer and how can your child be successful in it? What is ICAS Spelling Bee? This assessment tests a student’s ability to spell words correctly… Continue reading
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ICAS In Depth: Science
Welcome to our fourth in the series as we look in depth at each of the 6 assessments offered by ICAS, in order of paper sitting dates. This week, we look at the highlights and details of the ICAS Science assessment. What is ICAS Science? This assessment looks at a student’s ability to use scientific… Continue reading
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Is rote memorization important for your child’s future?
From the beginning, we ask our children to memorize letters, shapes, numbers, and words. Historically, rote memorization has played a dominant role in education, with children spending many hours and years doing drills for things like facts, spelling, and mental arithmetic. But in recent years, the emphasis has shifted to prioritize more critical thinking and… Continue reading