Now that the holiday season is here, you are probably thinking of a gift for your children. Here's the thing: not all expensive gifts last, so you may consider choosing one that is inexpensive yet meaningful - and still could last. Here at Santa Clarita In-Home Tutoring, we are proponents of meaningful gifts for your [...]
Two main factors help determine the effectiveness of a math tutoring program for your child: One, the willingness of the student to learn, and two, how competent and skilled the tutor is. As a parent, your goal should be to find a "gem" from the rest of the tutors. And while there are no definite [...]
One cannot deny that many students face difficulties in Mathematics subjects. Empirical evidence from several studies suggests that, aside from Science, Mathematics is one where students fail. And the ongoing threat of the COVID pandemic worsens this challenge. But as the saying goes, "there's always light at the end of the tunnel." The same studies [...]
The key to effective Mathematics learning (or any subject for that matter) depends not only on how knowledgeable the tutor is but also on how good is your working relationship with him. With that said, it makes sense to give your best effort to keep your working relationship with him healthy. So, the question then [...]
Historical numbers suggest that one of the subjects that many students find most difficult is Math. No wonder why many fail in this area. But here's a simple truth that parents should realize: your student will improve with reinforcement. Tutoring is one of the reinforcement methods you can take advantage of. And the spring season [...]
One of the most difficult subjects is Math, right? But that does not mean your kids can't hurdle (if not ace) it. The truth is, it is not always about the level of difficulty of the lesson but the right strategy to be able to hurdle the challenge that this subject brings. Having the right [...]
- Albert Einstein By the time you read this article, most people’s New Year’s Resolutions will have been abandoned. WHY IS TRUE CHANGE SO DIFFICULT? In my experience, it usually stems from three things: - Inadequate motivation - Wishful thinking - Trying to do too much, too fast Inadequate Motivation: Changing study habits and school [...]
Most parents come to me looking to help their students turn around bad grades, improve understanding, and restore confidence. Parents are right to seek out one-on-one in home tutoring to deal with these problems. One-on-one tutoring from a subject expert, hand matched to the personality and learning style of each student is by far the [...]
The end of school is around the corner. To keep good grades within reach and to finish strong, watch out for these three important things: (1) Letting Burnout Settle In (2) Missing Opportunities To Repair Bad Grades And Earn Extra Credit (3) “Cramming” For Final Exams Now, eight months into the school year, most students [...]
Over the past few years, there has been a major shift in the traditional education paradigm aimed at helping students become better prepared for the demands of work following graduation. This 21st Century Skills initiative changed the focus for students’ education from just cognitive skills, such as math proficiency, to cognitive and also non-cognitive job [...]
