Test Preparation Tutoring

by Michael Rad

Standardized tests have plenty of resources available to prepare candidates. Test preparation tutoring programs can be found both in libraries and online. There are many forms of tutoring, such as home tuition with coaching, self-tutoring or group tutoring sessions. Selecting a test preparation-tutoring program should be based on the difficulty of the test, your knowledge levels and remaining time until the test has to be taken. Test preparation tutoring for standardized tests may be your best strategy for preparing and successfully passing an important exam. [ more ]

Test Taking Strategies

by Scott Palat

These twelve tips will help you get through any test and as long as you prepared adequately for it, you will certainly get an A. [ more ]

Tutoring Versus Training

by Dr. Ken Gibson

Your child has difficulty in third grade math. You send him to a tutor. The tutor works diligently for several weeks with him on his grade-level math concepts and assignments. He goes on to pass the third grade with B's. So far so good. Summer comes and goes. His fourth grade assignments hit, and once again, basic weaknesses prevent him from learning the new concepts. The processing and visualizing skills he needs just aren't there. You could pay for another round of tutoring to help with these assignments as well, but the underlying reason he failed to understand them in the first place goes untouched. It will reemerge... [ more ]

Parent's Involvement in Children's Education

by Alex Martin

The importance of parental involvement as an accelerating and motivating factor in their children's education is a worldwide-accepted fact. This research project provides an in depth explanation along with specific reasons, the importance of parents' involvement in their children's education. It also discusses the parenting techniques, their types and their consequences if neglected. It also describes the ways to measure the outcome of the positive parental involvement. Furthermore, it mentions the teachers involvement and the difficulties faced by the teachers in getting parents involved in their children's (this is further supported by the examples of two teachers who with their deliberate efforts won the parents over to devote their maximum attention towards their children), single-parent involvement, children's own efforts to improve their academic levels and joint home-school based interventions. A detailed analysis of the different main ideas is given, based on the findings from other research surveys and projects. [ more ]

Teaching our Kids RITE from RONG - Education

by Kacy Carr

Are we as caring parents doing more harm than good by sitting down to teach our kids what we were taught from our school days? Mum and dads want the best for their kids and encourage them by dedicating their free time to help with their sums.

In some cases it is hard for the concerned parent to find quality time that is needed for their child/children to excel, reasons maybe due to working long hours to put a crust on the table. [ more ]

Common Mistakes in Writing Term Paper

by Peter Johnson

Some term papers are designed and completed in two steps. First, you should present the draft of your paper to the tutor. Usually, your tutor makes acquaintance with it and can evaluate it as your term paper. Nevertheless, the writing of the draft is not a prerequisite, but nevertheless it might be advisable to complete it. It allows your tutor to correct some of the mistakes that you may have made. The second is the designing and completion of the dissertation. [ more ]

School & Learning - 4 Successful Student Study Habits!

by Mickael Kerenterff

School can be tough for any age group. With the Internet, cable television, gaming opportunities everywhere, cell phones - wow, it's difficult to put life on hold and hit the books. But you need to. You have to, if you want decent grades.

Yes, grades. Wouldn't it be nice to get some help and improve your grades? Maybe you could you use some tips of on how to study better - for yourself, a friend or loved one? Well check these out and see how you score. [ more ]

Importance of Reading with your Child

by Debbie Cluff

Somebody once wrote, "By the Yard Life is Hard, by the Inch Life's a Cinch". Where do parents stand in the education of a child? Without their support and encouragement, learning would be impossible.

I was talking with another 1st grade teacher and she was telling me that in order for a child to succeed they have to have three components working with them; the teacher, the student, and the parent. All three aspects have to be ready and willing to learning and/or participate in the learning for success to be achieved. By the Yard, life is hard, but with well-rounded help, life is a cinch. Reading and writing is the number one thing that children have difficulty with. These disciplines are so important because it sets the basis for a child's personality and self esteem in and out of the classroom. [ more ]