College admissions storytelling 101
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…
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The Long-Term Effects of Ineffective Teachers
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…
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How To Cure Math Anxiety
The Math Hurdle is Psychological and Circumstantial Math anxiety is psychological but it's not something that 'just happens'. Students who are afraid of math have real deficiencies - usually through…
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An Ode Against Formal Assessment
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…
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The Truth about Chain Learning Centers
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…
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Summer Study Guide – Entering Grade 6 or 7
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…
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