A million years ago, when I was a high school senior, I took the ACT standardized exam and scored a 21. My guidance counselor then told me this was a good score because he said a score of 18 was …
It has been shown that young children with strong literacy skills perform well across all subject areas. And it is for a good reason. Every subject requires reading. Even with mathematics, a student must carefully read the directions or sometimes …
For seniors just starting their final year in high school, it is not all about just coasting until graduation. There needs to be a game plan in place to ensure you are completing everything that needs to be done before …
Sometimes it can be difficult for parents to commit to hiring a tutor to help their child. After all, there is not only the time commitment involved but also a financial aspect. However, that’s the difference between a professional tutor …
Out of all the components that could affect a student’s chance of getting accepted into the college of their choice, their ACT/SAT score is pretty high on the list. A poor standardized test score could make the college admission board …
In many respects, a child’s social skills are just as critical as the knowledge they gain in and out of school each day. Being able to act responsibly in public or even maintaining strong relationships day in and day out …
Parents often mistakenly believe that if their child passes all of their subjects in school, then there is no need to invest a little money and time in a tutor to assist them. However, this is not the case for …
It may not seem like it now, but spring is just around the corner! And whether you are a parent or an educator, there are fun little projects you should ponder doing with your children to get them excited about …
Some students will confess that they just aren’t good test-takers. They say the anxiety and stress will get to them, and as a result, they will perform poorly on exams. I say that sounds like a built-in excuse for …
Learning gaps (or achievement gaps) can arise in students because of a lack of qualified teaching, parental educational background, family income level, disinterested students, or for a variety of other reasons. The trick is to bridge the learning gap, …