The beginning of the school year is always rather stressful for students after having good time and relaxation during summer time. At the same time, the new study year provides good chance to review the attitude to the study process and the relations with classmates; and to take some actions to win recognition of your virtues both by peers and by school teachers. Continue reading →

Summertime is coming to an end and there are only several days left to make the last preparations before the new school year starts. Getting ready to the new academic year does not only mean selecting new clothes, books and other equipment needed for study. Some psychological and organizational preparations are also useful both for students and their parents. Of course, it would be better to start preparations to school at least a couple weeks in advance but some adjustments in the last days may also help to decrease the tension of the first days at school. Continue reading →

In our age of the mass media and the Internet children prefer to spend time watching TV or playing computer games. Very few juniors realize that reading a book may be just as exciting and breathtaking as watching a movie of the same story. However, experienced readers know that impressions after reading a good book may be even more breathtaking than after viewing an action movie. Besides, reading is extremely useful for a young mind: Continue reading →

Mathematics is a Greek word meaning “knowledge, study and learning”.  The student of mathematics must be a seeker of patterns that point the way to formulations that raise questions.  The discipline of numbers can proclaim truths or justify falsities. So to assume the role as a mathematician is a time honored occupation. Yet there are ten reasons to love math tutoring classes that must be embraced. To truly know mathematics is to love its concepts and precepts. Continue reading →

Lincoln is the capital and the second largest city of the U.S. state Nebraska. The city was founded in 1856 as the village Lancaster. In 1867 Lancaster was renamed Lincoln, after the 16th President of the United States Abraham Lincoln, and became the state capital. In the 19th century Lincoln was an important railroad junction for major western routes. In our days, being one of the most populous cities in Nebraska, Lincoln preserves many appealing features of a little Midwestern town. Continue reading →