Math is a subject that a lot of students struggle with. Sometimes just the look of a problem can make them think it is too difficult before they have even tried. Plus, the fact that answers tend to be right or wrong with no middle ground can be frustrating. Students who did well in math …
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A major concern on the minds of many parents as we pass the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic is learning loss in students. As schools work to safely reopen, many students have spent months engaged in remote or hybrid learning. Learning over the computer is not the same as learning in person, and some …
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Now that the majority of learning is taking place at home, many parents are struggling with ways to keep their children engaged and interested. It is different working on a project with friends at school vs. doing it on your own at home. Teachers are striving to come up with a variety of interesting activities …
Our country is experiencing disruption like it hasn’t seen in years, possibly even decades. As the coronavirus pandemic takes hold, life as we know it is changing. Business are shutting down. Employees are working from home whenever possible. And students and teachers are having to learn to adapt to online learning whether they are prepared …
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As students rise through the grade levels, it’s only logical that courses become more challenging. When Charlotte, NC high school students are faced with advanced math classes like pre-calculus and calculus, it can be intimidating. There are so many complex concepts to learn, and one small mistake can change the entire problem and possibly even …
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The tutoring process may seem straightforward—yet there are some secrets of successful tutoring that might catch you by surprise. Don’t believe us? Here’s a quick list—some things every student (and parent) should understand about the tutoring process. Your tutor doesn’t expect you to make straight A’s. For starters, you may assume that the whole point …
Whether your child is struggling to stay motivated in school, having difficulty with one specific area, or is trying to prepare for the SATs, ACTs, or an AP course, working with a tutor can be a great option for boosting performance. A tutor can work with your student to get them on the right track …
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Has pop culture produced any nerd so noble, any bookworm so mighty, as Harry Potter’s Hermione Granger? We think not! And whether you’re enrolling in Hogwarts or just trying to boost your English grade, Hermione can become your model for academic excellence. Here’s how. Show Some Pride One thing we love about Hermione is that she …
