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Parent Promo: Giveaway from Oxford Learning|
Oct 10
2011
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A giveaway like no other! We're thrilled to be giving away a “Dynamic Diagnostic Assessment” from Oxford Learning. Not only is this a uniquely fantastic test that Oxford Learning uses to assess how your child learns, but it’s valued at approximately $325 and we’re giving one away for free. The sooner you discover your child’s skills, the more successful they can be. 
The Dynamic Diagnostic Assessment is Oxford Learning’s best tool for understanding a child’s complete, personal learning style and focuses on their future and total potential. Plus it’s interactive and fun. There’s no stress, no anxiety and it’s a safe environment for your child to open up and show their capabilities.
To enter the giveaway, simple post a comment on this blog telling us what your biggest concerns are when it comes to your child’s education. Don’t forget to like Oxford Learning on Facebook as well to stay up to date on the great information they share and learn more about what they can offer your child.
The contest closes Oct 25th at 9pm (Atlantic Time) and the winner will notified via email and their name posted on this blog. Open to residents of HRM only.
Good Luck!
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annemaries
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| This would be so useful and helpful. I have a 5 year old boy who I feel is having his spirit and creativity stifled. I'd love to know where I can help promote and encourage his strengths that make him unique. Thanks | |
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Natasha H
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| What a great way to introduce a "struggling" student to a alternate method of learning. I have 3 children, 2 in the public school system and one not in school yet. My eldest (whom I never worried about academically because he just "got" everything) is now struggling. He is 14, in grade 8 and in my opinion (I'm not a pro) doesn't the foundation basics in math. He was so used to be able to calculate the problems in his head that when the problems become too complicated and he needed to use the formulas he didn't know how and stopped trying. I'd love to win this! To be able to stop sitting at our kitchen table for hours every night to try and figure out what he knows and what he doesn't would be a god send! | |
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Marcy
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| This would be great for my 7 year old. For something's he is quite clever, in other areas he seems to not understand the directions. Once I explain things to him he understands but if I could figure out how best he learns it will save a lot if heartache. I blog, infrequently, but I would like to be able to share this experience regardless who wins! | |
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Beth W
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| Very cool - I would love to get a sense for how my son learns. He's in grade 1 and comes how with lots of unfinished work saying he didn't get time to do it. Is he talking too much, not focusing or what? That's my concern at the moment. Would love to blog about the experience if I win! | |
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Frances
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My daughter just started primary this year. She's been going to Oxford Learning's Little Readers program for the past two years, and she's more than ready for any academic challenges that come her way! Their Little Readers program is awesome! I think my biggest concerns with education are two things: 1) The school system does not seem to provide for children who are gifted or advanced, at least not at an early age. Thank goodness we have Oxford. Wouldn't it be great if the school system lended support, as well. 2) Right now my main "struggle" is just helping my daughter adjust to what it means to be in "big school" - the routines, sitting at a desk all day, etc. There are so many aspects of the school system I'd like to see changed. For now, I still have to help her adapt to them the way they are. Honestly, it's more my challenge than it is hers.  Thanks again to Oxford Learning! You've been fabulous. |
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Holly Lowthers
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| My daughter is 7 and just started grade 2. Resource at school has been a tremendous help but she is still falling behind. I would love the chance to have her assessed as her resource team say it is not behavioral, just processing and they are testing her as well, but that could take up to a year as she is on a waiting list. This would be a great opportunity for us to find out what Oxford Learning thinks! | |
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CarrieL
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| My son has just started highschool and has already fallen behind. Throughout junior high and probably as far back as elementary he was pushed through. His teachers/school did not believe in assigning work outside of class, and he has not learned study or work skills. His reading comprehension seems to be lacking and his writing is barely legible. He always managed to get by in school - mostly on his personality and charm I think.. but when he hit hit highschool it was like a brick wall. His teachers have always told me - he is capable, he is bright...but still he can not seem to complete work or learn how to study. I would love to have someone outside of the school system assess him and give us some ideas on how to help him...before he gives up. | |
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CER
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| Would love to get a preview of my 4 year old's learning style before he starts school. | |
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Elizabeth S.
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| The biggest concern that I have for my child's education is that she is not challenged enough at school. I am looking for some type of enrichment program that will help to provide her with more of a challenge. My daughter often is bored in the classroom, because she is given material that is too easy for her. Her teachers in the past have told me that they would provide more challenging materials, but this never seems to happen. | |
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Lindsay
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| My daughter is in her first year of university and is struggling to keep up. She didn't have to put in much effort to 'get by' in high school, but is now finding that she doesn't have the study skills she needs to succeed at the university level. I would love for her to learn some study skills and strategies so that she can improve both her grades and her self-confidence. | |
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JJ
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| What a great giveaway! I'd be really interested in learning about my daughter's learning style and what we can do at home to facilitate her learning. | |
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fallgirl
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| I do alot of contests, and this is by far the most important contest to me. Trips, furniture and "stuff" cannot help my child. My daughter is grade 8 and has been struggling with school since the beginning. I feel sometimes the school is pushing her through. This is wrong. Due to financial reason we have never been able to get her tested. She has low self esteem, due to the fact that she knows she is behind most of the other kids in the class. I would be so so grateful if I could get her tested to see how she learns. She is getting older and we don't have much time. But i will never give up on my daughter. | |
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J.E.
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| I'd love to hear what an independent institution has to say about my child's learning patterns...the HRSB has been quite helpful to us thus far, but it would be great to know some educational tools that would help at home. I'm concerned that my son is bored after school! | |
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MM
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| I think this is a great giveaway prize. I have two boys in lower elementary and the thing I worry a lot about it whether the teachers have enough time or are being directed to take the time to find out individual learning styles and what my children need/want to get the most out of the school atmosphere. I worry the kids are being lumped as a whole and taught to the level of the average kid only, possibly missing what my child needs the most- regardless of what end of the spectrum they might be at. | |
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MelanieS
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| My son may be a bit young (at just shy of 5 years old) but I think he could benefit from this. He is very bright and has a great memory, but really has some problems with listening & following instructions. He is strong willed and stubborn (yes, he comes by it honestly) and it would be nice to learn some approaches that would work for teachers (and us!) to help him learn. | |
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W. M.
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| What a great giveaway! I struggle with having two kids in the same grade, one girl, one boy. They seem to have completely different learning styles as well as strengths and weaknesses, and the public school system seems to clearly favour one of them. Is it just me or is the conventional system generally more "girl-friendly"? How can I fill in the gaps at home or elsewhere and what methods of "teaching/learning" might be more effective for an active,bright 8 year-old boy? | |
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liz
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I would love to win an assessment for my daughter. She has reached the age where she thinks math isn't fun  |
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paula V-N
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| this would be great as my oldest has adhd and odd and to be one step ahead of the school as its is very struggling. he is left hand so thats even more of a problem when words that are spelled become capitals and lowercase math is so hard and to just learn the best way to teach him and us to work together to get his school work done would be such an help!!! thanks for this chance to enter!! | |
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Alison C.
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| Okay, I would love this. Our GP actually recommended Oxford Learning's diagnostic assessment, but with an unemployed spouse, student loans, and two kids, it's out of our price range. My son is 8. I'm a children's librarian. It honestly never occurred to me that I might have a child who would struggle with reading! He was assessed by the school psychologist (yes, HRSB has school psychologists, and we were lucky enough to have a chance to meet with her). He seems to have some issues with concentration and frustration. He doesn't see the small details in things, and has trouble therefore decoding what he's reading. His handwriting and reading are both suffering, and let's not even talk about math. This was why our GP recommended Oxford Learning. To help us, and him, figure out the best way for him to learn without the struggle and frustration. Anyway, I'd love to win this. | |
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