Networking. Just the sound of that word makes me feel excluded. Who wants to network? Why would I want to put myself out there? As much as the word might…
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In my 10 years as a college admissions tutor, one of the recurrent questions coming from parents and students has been, “what should I write my essay about?” There is…
Let’s face it: although middle and high school math isn’t rocket science, teaching middle and high school math to a group of unruly kids, some of whom are a year…
The Math Hurdle is Psychological and Circumstantial Math anxiety is psychological but its sources are clear. Students who are afraid of math have real deficiencies – usually through no fault…
When parents fist call for tutoring, many initially ask, “Will you assess my child?” This question is a complex one. The short answer is, “Of course!” The longer answer is…
Having been on the tutoring scene in NYC for over ten years, I’ve seen all the curricula, been exposed to all the methods, and used all the workbooks. I’ve also…
Decimals, Percents, and Fractions Middle school math focuses heavily on decimals, percents, and fractions. Practicing skills with these and understanding how they are related will be beneficial for your child…
Multiplication. Much of grades three and four center on multiplication and, by extension, division. Multiplication is necessary for: fractions. recognizing function rules. simplifying algebraic equations. simplifying radicals. factoring trinomials. Multiplication...
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Addition The earliest grades are all about addition. Making sure your student can add all the single digits fairly easily is a good place to start. A helpful hint for...
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The biggest question of your junior year, amirite? Our Thoughts Before You Kick Off the “Choosing” Process Both of these tests are highly trainable if you study for them. We...
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