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Math Tips from a Calculus Tutor

Today we welcome Cory Sweet, veteran math tutor and South Bay calculus department head, to our blog! Cory is sharing his top three math tips for success in any math class, from algebra 1 all the way up through AP calculus and beyond.     Math Tip #1: Show your work! (No mental! ...

 

The First Tutoring Session

What Tutors, Parents, and Students Can Do to Make it Successful First impressions are everything! Just like with any interaction, you might feel nervous going to your first tutoring session, whether you're a student or a parent. Still, the first session is the cornerstone for success—it sets ...

 

The 5 Steps of Successful Academic Habits

Fall semester is the ideal time to consider how developing new habits can promote academic success. For many students, just getting started on assignments or test preparation can feel daunting. We're likely to spend more time and energy dreading a task than the time and energy needed to complete! ...

 

Monday Link Roundup (October 9)

Why the Back-to-School Season Feels Like the New Year-Even for Adults Even if you weren't the one going back to school, did September still feel like a fresh start for you? Here's why. 10 Tips for Creating a Fertile Environment for Kids' Creativity and Growth This is a practice we strongly ...

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