Education

Mental Math in the Classroom

Mental Math in the Classroom 150 150 SchoolTutoring.Staff

Mental math is the act of performing calculations in one’s head without the assistance of an external device such as a calculator or an abacus. In this article, the calculations…

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Maximizing Student Performance on Standardized Tests

Maximizing Student Performance on Standardized Tests 150 150 SchoolTutoring.Staff

For over a decade, the public school system in North America has seen an unprecedented amount of pressure placed upon educators to have students performing at higher levels than ever…

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The Importance of the Arts in the Classroom

The Importance of the Arts in the Classroom 150 150 admin

Too often in today’s schools, an emphasis is placed on subjects like Mathematics, Language Arts, and Science.  Although these topics certainly have their place in the curriculum, subjects like visual…

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Public versus Private Grade School

Public versus Private Grade School 150 150 admin

One of the most difficult educational decisions for parents involves determining whether they should send their children to a public or a private grade school.  There are a number of…

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The Importance of Differentiated Instruction in Any Learning Circumstance

The Importance of Differentiated Instruction in Any Learning Circumstance 150 150 SchoolTutoring.Staff

A child cannot learn a la “carte.” In too many instances of society, we expect a child to learn the same material –the same way—at the same pace as other…

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Maintaining Academic Performance over the Holiday Season

Maintaining Academic Performance over the Holiday Season 150 150 admin

It is hard to believe that the holiday season is already upon us! With all of the hustle and bustle that December tends to bring, it is very easy for…

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Importance of Visual Learning

Importance of Visual Learning 150 150 SchoolTutoring.Staff

The majority of students in this generation of technology and change are visual learners. They learn information best by seeing it in an example format, like a picture, map, graph,…

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Saving for Your Child’s College Education

Saving for Your Child’s College Education 150 150 admin

There are a number of tax-advantaged programs to save for your child’s college education. In the U.S., parents should look into 529 savings plans, which are offered by individual states.…

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Five Tips on Helping Your Child with Their Homework

Five Tips on Helping Your Child with Their Homework 150 150 admin

There is extensive research that shows that helping your child with their homework improves their classroom attendance and academic grades. Here are five tips on how to help your child…

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