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Do you wonder about the value of education?
Is your child, or are you, struggling with a school subject or a course?
Do you have a feeling that something is missing in modern education?
Then welcome to a site that helps you with answering all these concerns.
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Subject Tutoring
No matter what the subject, tutoring is helpful through explicit, direct teaching.
English & Literature
Learn how to read and write better.
History & Social Studies
Learn how to think about history and the social development of our world.
Math & Science
Learn how to think clearly through math and science principles.
Test Preparation
Understanding standardized tests means knowing what the test expects, what kinds of questions you will face, and what the test is for.
ACT, SAT, and Accuplacer Prep
College entrance tests require preparation. Learn what to expect and how to read and answer the questions.
Standardized Testing
Standardized tests are commonly based on a few types of questions. Learn how these tests are written and how to manage them.
Study Skills
Learn what to focus on and how to use your text and notes effectively to learn what you need to know.
Basic Study Skills
Learning how to study is key to passing tests and overcoming test anxiety.
Homework Efficiency
Homework should be a chance to practise what was learned. Getting help can make the process more efficient.
Whole Language is a fiasco.
Learn about why so many children are failing to learn to read. Read the blog posts “Why too Many People Cannot Read” and “Are you a Genius Because You Can Read?”
Is the new math confusing?
If your child is struggling to learn math, check out the blog post “The New Math.” Discover what you can do to help your child through the problematic curriculum.
The teachers are not the problem
Teachers are at the pointy end of the stick weilded by the administrators who seem to latch onto any new educational fad that comes along. See “Good Teachers in a Bad System”.
How do emotions play a role in modern education?
Emotions are important, but real education suffers when they are emphasized. See “Are Emotions a Guide for Good Education?”, and “Self-Esteem: The Mantra of Feel-Good Education”.
Learn From The Comfort of Home!
In the past few years, online learning has become a popular choice for many wanting to learn something new or to get help for school subjects. You can learn from your own home using the tools you have available. Try a sample session to see just how easy it is. Use the form above to request a free online consultation.
Literacy
A literate person can read and write with speed and accuracy. Reading requires a good foundation in phonics, a growing vocabulary, and lots of practice. Writing requires a good basis in reading. Good readers can become good writers.
Numeracy
Math competence begins with knowing the facts and learning the concepts that use those facts in various ways. Math that works focuses on what to know and how to apply the knowledge.
Vision
20/20 vision is only part of seeing well.. The eyes’ muscles must coordinate well to make it possible to read. You can read more about this learning problem at www.vantagevisionreading .com
Let’s Learn Together!
As the saying goes, two heads are better than one. Getting help from a tutor does not indicate that you don’t know what you are doing. It indicates that you want to do your very best by getting all the help you need. Let’s learn together!