Have you ever sat down to help your child with his or her math homework and then been utterly perplexed at the methods your child’s teacher requires? Have you seen funny posts on social media about ‘new math’ with seemingly unsolvable questions? Mathematics instruction has changed significantly over the past several decades, and today there…
No kid wants to hear this, but studies show that year-round students are significantly more effective in organizing their time, retaining skills and maintaining consistent academic improvement. Luckily for many students, there’s no danger of local schools switching to 12-month calendars. However, there are some ways to enjoy the benefits of year-round learning without having…
In helping families prepare plans for their standardized test prep, I have come across a recurring dilemma: lots of sophomores want to begin preparing for their tests as early as the summer before junior year, but won’t have the requisite course work completed in time to do so. Both the SAT and the ACT…