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Help with Fractions
Help with Fractions Many elementary math students struggle with fractions. This overview written by one of our math tutors can help students better understand the
Two Tools for Improving Memorization
Two Tools for Improving Memorization 1. Productive Use of Flash Cards Every student knows what flashcards are, but here are a few simple practices to
Productive Note Taking for Complex Classes
Productive Note Taking in Complex Classes Background: My name is Colin, I am going on senior year at IU pursuing a double major in Physics
4rd Grade Math Struggles and How to Help
4rd Grade Math Struggles? Here is How to help by Ash Kirkland Fourth grade can be a challenging time for many students, especially in math.
Word Problems: Three Steps to Make them Manageable
Approaching Word Problems in Math It is one thing for a student to understand a math equation, but another to read a word problem and
3rd Grade Math Struggles and How to Help
3rd Grade Math Struggles? Here is How to help by Ash Kirkland If your child is having a tough time with math this year, you’re
PEMDAS: A Helpful Acronym for Pre-Algebra
PEMDAS: A Helpful Acronym for Pre-Algebra Pre-Algebra is a class centered primarily on fundamentals on which much of what the student learns will be built
Small Mistakes in Math: Six Tips for Avoiding Them
Avoiding Small Mistakes in Math Six Useful Tips Mistakes…they happen! Even the brightest of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians make them. But silly mistakes on a
Memorization Tips
Two Tools for Improving Memorization Productive Use of Flashcards Every student knows what flashcards are, but here are a few simple practices to improve their
Why is the Sky Blue? (Any why physics may be good for your kid)
Why is the Sky Blue? And Why a Physics Class May Be a Good fit for your Child Why is the sky blue and why
5th Grade Math Struggles and How to Help
5rd Grade Math Struggles? Here is How to help by Ash Kirkland Fifth grade marks a significant transition in math education. Students are introduced to