Have you ever told a student something 10 times, and on the 11th, they ask you to explain it again? Or, if you are a student, have you read something for what feels like the 100th time, but you still have no idea what you are reading? This is a common issue. People often do not know how to study. … [Read more...] about How to Make Studying More Effective
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Reading on a Screen – Improving Comprehension during Computer Based Testing
In the current world of testing, many of the assessments our students have to take are on the computer. Students read and answer questions almost exclusively online with just a piece of scrap paper in front of them. From my experience, students know how to annotate a text, but when they are … [Read more...] about Reading on a Screen – Improving Comprehension during Computer Based Testing
How to Help Students Battle Anxiety and Stress
There seems to be an enormous amount of pressure put on students these days--state testing, school admission requirements, taking rigorous and challenging classes to compete, staying on top of school work, volunteering and extra curricular activities--it can really add up. And we do our students a … [Read more...] about How to Help Students Battle Anxiety and Stress
Helping Students Distinguish Between Real and Fake News
It seems that these days, the words “fake news” are everywhere. Social media allows for any information to spread rapidly -whether it be highly partisan with skewed facts or outright false! As a result, kids are coming to school and stating “facts” and “events” that aren’t really true. Some news … [Read more...] about Helping Students Distinguish Between Real and Fake News
How to Prepare Kids for Virtual and Online Learning with a Tutor
As you prepare your student for online learning, here are some ways that as a parent, you can assist in making sure the learning environment is conducive to fostering a great relationship and familiarity between your student and their tutor. Virtual and online learning has become much more … [Read more...] about How to Prepare Kids for Virtual and Online Learning with a Tutor
How Tutors Can Promote Content Area Literacy
No matter your area expertise, chances are you are going to read with a student to help her improve. Here are some strategies to help students become better at content area reading. 7 Ways to Improve Content Area Literacy Activate Prior Knowledge Students are more likely to remember new … [Read more...] about How Tutors Can Promote Content Area Literacy
