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Wong Sir

Chief Editor & Maths

Former Hong Kong primary maths teacher with 15 years in the classroom. Built Tutor Wong after seeing the same homework mistakes thousands of times. Believes every error is a learning opportunity — if you know where to look.

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parenting
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parenting12 Jan 2025

Decoding Your Child's Report Card: What Teachers Actually Mean

The diplomatic language of Hong Kong primary school report cards decoded — Wong Sir translates what teachers write versus what they mean.

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parenting8 Nov 2024

The Homework Environment: What 15 Years of Visiting Families Has Taught Me

Wong Sir on the physical and emotional homework setup — what consistently correlates with children who do homework well versus those who battle every night.

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parenting15 Sept 2024

When Parents Undermine Teachers in Front of Their Children

Wong Sir on the long-term damage of 'don't worry, your teacher's wrong' — what he observed, why it happens, and what to do when you genuinely disagree.

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parenting22 Jul 2024

15 Things Primary School Teachers Wish Parents Knew

Honest, specific observations from 15 years in Hong Kong primary classrooms — the habits and home environments that help children thrive, and the ones that consistently don't.

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parenting14 May 2024

Stop Asking 'How Was School?' — Better Questions That Actually Work

Wong Sir explains why children shut down after school, what they're actually processing, and the specific questions that open real conversations.

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parenting5 Mar 2024

What Your Child's Teacher Is Really Thinking at Parent Evening (From Someone Who's Been on Both Sides)

A former HK primary teacher reveals what teachers actually notice, wish parents would ask, and what conversations genuinely help children at parent evening.