Archive for July, 2008
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
Contrary to popular belief, children struggling to keep up in school are not the only students who could use a tutor. In fact, even students who meet grade level expectations and even those that exceed expectations could equally benefit from one-on-one tutoring.
In fact, during my years of tutoring, I mostly ...
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Thursday, July 24th, 2008
We are down to the last week and a half of July and with August right around the corner, that means the beginning of the new school year is on the horizon.
Most schools offer a back-to-school night a few weeks before classes begin as a time for parents and teachers to ...
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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
It seems that summer school is no longer for the students who flunked classes or slacked off during the school year, but is now used voluntarily by students looking to get a head start on the school year.
In the Wauwatosa School District in Wisconsin, summer school enrollment has doubled since ...
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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
I think one of the biggest advantages of online tutoring is that you have access to subject matter experts with real-world experience in any subject you need help. These tutors aren't just book smart, they pay their bills based on how well they know their stuff. For example, on GlobalScholar, you ...
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Monday, July 14th, 2008
S.Vanamali, a member of Classof1, received his Bachelors degree in Commerce (with Honors) from the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. In 2001, he passed the National English Language Testing Service (NELTS) exam, conducted by the Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages (CIEFL). Vanamali feels ...
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Monday, July 14th, 2008
In the United States alone there are 2,364 colleges and universities offering four-year degree programs. Within this number 612 are public institutions and the remaining 1,752 are private. Each college offers a unique campus and classroom experience, varies in cost, location, admissions and degree programs.
With so many options available it ...
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Monday, July 14th, 2008
Online tutoring started in the late 90s and has quickly expanded since then. Some remain skeptical of online learning and claim that it is less effective than face-to-face instruction. I admit, change can be a scary thing, but evolution is what makes the world live on, and often works out ...
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Friday, July 11th, 2008
Algebra is a branch of mathematics that focuses on the study of structure, relation and quantity. It is one of the main branches of math and a fundamental building block for advancing in the mathematical world. So what happens when students graduate from middle school without a good grasp on ...
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Monday, July 7th, 2008
Conchita Garnett earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from LaSalle University and has over 17 years of experience working in computer programming. Her extensive knowledge comes from holding the positions of Systems Analyst and Database Programmer at several large corporations. Currently, Conchita offers homework help courses in ASP.NET, C#, HTML, ...
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
Summer camps help children gain independence, meet new friends and try new things. They are a great way for children to experience being away from home and get the most out of their summer. There are thousands of options available around the country, so I have selected a few that ...
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