Category Archives: Tutoring
How Japanese School Children Learn to Multiply?
Japanese school children do not learn to multiply our column and table based technique. Instead, they draw lines!
Ten Tips from Someone Who Knows Sixteen Languages
Kato Lomb was a Hungarian interpreter, translator and one of the first simultaneous interpreters in the world. Originally she graduated in physics and chemistry, but her interest soon led her to languages. A native Hungarian, she was able to interpret … Continue reading
Why are Sunsets Red?
If you’re just like most people then you feel happy and excited about the beautiful scene of an orange-red sunset. Have you ever asked why are sunsets red? No? Well, go on reading and learn the knowledge to impress your … Continue reading
Columbus Day
On Monday October 14th we will celebrate another Columbus Day. Although Columbus Day is actually the 12th, we celebrate it on the 14th so we get another three day weekend. Yeah,
Another School Year Begins
Another school year begins. If you are a student, you may be grumbling. If you are a parent, you may be celebrating. Yes it’s that time again. Young children will shift between feelings of excitement and dread. Older kids, mostly … Continue reading
Maybe Social Media Is Actually Making Kids Smarter?
This is a response to all those critics out there who claim social networking makes our kids less smart. I argue the opposite is true. Technology makes kids smarter to the point of ushering an era of hyper-literacy!
Physics Tutors Should Think Like an Einstein
Many of people while searching for tutoring service argue that they may have good tutor like the greatest Albert Einstein. What qualities separated this great man from other people to get great achievement? These days tutoring mentors study history in … Continue reading
Will I Ever Need Math in The Real World?
Students often question the usefulness of algebra and express various objections. “I don’t need algebra, because I’m not going to college”.
A Major Problem?
School is upon us and for those going back or moving into a college program, a lot of pressure exists. Not only is the competition to get into school difficult, but getting a job when you graduate has become just … Continue reading
Algebra Too!
So, last night I was doing something I do not do much of these days, I was tutoring. The student is the son of a dear friend of mine who is struggling with Algebra 2. Now I know this young … Continue reading