Summer is a GREAT time to get ready for New PSAT and New SAT!
Here is a great article by Shaan Patel on Summertime PSAT Prep! There is still room available in the August Session. We would love to have you join us! 4 Reasons for Juniors to Prepare for the PSAT this Summer … Continued
A good math class does this.
“The essence of mathematics is not to make simple complicated things, bit to make complicated things simple.” – S. Gudder (Mathematician)
Upcoming ACT Class
ACT prep classes will begin April 21st in the evenings! There are currently 4 more spaces available. Contact me to sign up!
Finals are Approaching! Be Ready!
Here are some great tips on how to prepare for finals! Try out some of these tips and let me know which worked best for you! http://college.usatoday.com/2014/12/08/25-crucial-study-tips-for-finals-week/
From NPR: Homework
Interesting piece from NPR about homework. How much is too much, where do U.S. students compare around the world, and what does research show to be the most effective kinds of homework? The article touches upon many themes I emphasize … Continued
From NPR: 1 tutor + 1 child = Better math scores, less fear
One-on-one tutoring does more than teach kids, the researchers say. It calms the fear circuitry in the brain, according to a report this week from NPR. “The most exciting aspect of our findings is that cognitive tutoring not only improves … Continued
When kids go off to college, what about the parents?
In the next couple months, a number of the students I’ve worked with and hundreds of others from the community will be heading off to college. What should be going through their parents’ minds? This article by a psychology professor … Continued
Looking ahead to the new SAT format
As this article discusses, next January will be the last sitting of the current format of the SAT. After that, the test loses its required essay, changes the way multiple choice answers are scored, changes up the math sections, and … Continued