Prealgebra Articles

Summer Tutoring

By Tracey M. | 6/18/2013 4:56 PM CST |

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

Now that students, teachers, parents and tutors have had a chance to catch their breath from final exams, it's time to make use of the weeks we have before school starts back. Consider all that could be accomplished in the next few weeks:

Areas of math that students NEVER REALLY GRASPED could be fully explained. This could be elementary skills like adding fractions, middle school topics like systems of equations, or high school areas like sequences and series.
Students could have a TREMENDOUS HEAD STARTon topics that will be covered in the first few weeks of school. Imagine...

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100 Percent of My Students Passed Their NY State Mathematics, English Language, Art and Science Exams

By Gilant P. | 6/18/2013 3:35 AM CST |

For the 5th year in a row, all my students have passed their NY State examinations. A few have made it to the Honor Roll, and some are receiving Academic Achievement Awards next week. I am so proud of them. This was a difficult year for some, especially with Common Core test requirement, being a late suggestion and requirement by Bloomberg's team. So many students and parents were very worried and scared. So I did my research, and bought the required books, as well as to incorporate the use of the students' books.

Each session I worked on building their competency and comprehension skills,...

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Greeting Wyzant Community

By Adam R. | 6/6/2013 12:44 PM CST |

Greetings Wyzant community, prospective students, fellow tutors:

I have just returned from my studies abroad and am ready to begin teaching again. Please take a look at my profile. My education ranges from my Masters in Physics, to my undergrad degrees in physics, biology and music. I just completed the coursework for a masters program in peace and conflict resolution as well.

Aside from know knowledge and experience teaching, I think I possess a very good ability to understand the different ways students learn. This helps me to engage with them in a way that is most effective for them. Not...

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How to maximize your mathematics tutoring experience

By Wendy T. | 6/2/2013 10:17 PM CST |

Hi math students :)

When preparing for a mathematics tutoring session, try to have the following things at hand...

Textbook (online or e-text)
Syllabus, assignment, tips/hints/suggestions, answer sheet/key
Class notes
Pencils, pens, erasers, paper (graph paper, ruler, protractor)
All necessary formulas, laws, tables, constants, etc.
Calculator that you will use on tests

Do I really need my calculator? I can do most of my work in my head.

Having your calculator is just as important as paper and a pencil in most cases. You'll be using it on your test and if you don't know how to input what you...

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5 characteristic of online software for math

By Lee L. | 5/31/2013 6:02 PM CST |

Prealgebra

5 characteristic of online software for math

Appearance
When I first look at a computer screen or a new web design, I first look at the ease of reading the text. The best is a light grey or white cream color with a dark grey or black as the background. I have come across sites that will have a dark color with dark text. If you have ever seen an image with dark colors in it and the image had dark imposed lettering you know what I mean. The dark lettering disappears against the dark backdrop of the image. You almost have to guess what the hidden text is saying. It is far too much work.
Another...

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The IMPORTANCE of ALGEBRA!

By Keisha K. | 3/24/2013 5:40 AM CST |

To My Future and Current Students,

I can't stress enough the IMPORTANCE of ALGEBRA! Of all the mathematics I have taken in my lifetime...BELIEVE ME IT'S BEEN A LOT, ALGEBRA is the only course that is WOVEN into every single course. I was lucky enough that my first mathematics teacher in High School (Mr. Large), turned me from a B student into an A student such that I graduated High School with a 4.0 in mathematics. The one piece of advice he gave me that I will share with you is that...I NEED TO CHECK, DOUBLE CHECK AND TRIPLE CHECK ALL OF MY ANSWERS!

Algebra is a required course (prerequisite)...

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Advice to my younger self- the student

By Lisa B. | 3/19/2013 8:54 PM CST |

IF I could go back in time and give my younger self some advice on how to be a better student, be more successful in school, life, etc, I would definitely tell myself that being involved in everything comes at a cost. It is better to find a few things that you like to do, do them well and often, than feeling stressed because there is so much on your plate at one time. Being a 'Jack of all Trades' it is natural for me to dip my toes in different waters- all at the same time, but that does not mean that I can give 100% to any of them at that time.

While I was able to get good grades (A- average)...

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Your Child's Success is My Success

By Neemisha M. | 3/11/2013 12:05 PM CST |

A parent told me recently that her son scored a near 100% on his last test. I was so proud. I feel proud when all my students succeed. The question is what does it mean for a student to be successful. I think it's a mix between the student having more confidence than when I begin working with the student, as well as an increase in the student's grades.

Depending on the student and his or her own situation grades may increase immediately and with others it may take a bit of time. I want my students to feel confident about their abilities and also be able to show the world and themselves that...

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Achieving Success in your Education while having fun with Subjects

By Gopi M. | 3/9/2013 12:22 AM CST |

The key to enjoying any subject you take in School or College is simply to know how the subject is or will be applicable in your daily life and possible future career!

If you can challenge yourself, your teacher/professor and family/friends to show you the meaning of learning a subject, by actually showing why and how it is important as part of your daily life or career in the future profession that you are either preparing for or are currently aspiring to be (e.g., Doctor, Engineer, Scientist, Business person,etc), then you can give "meaning to your studies by showing the difference that subject...

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Suggestions for finding the BEST tutor for your child or student.

By Paul C. | 3/8/2013 9:49 AM CST |

When interviewing a prospective tutor, parents should ask about the tutor's skills and experience, and find out if the tutor truly enjoys teaching. When the tutor feels enthusiastic about the subject, and communicates well, the student has an opportunity to learn to enjoy the subject too.

I recommend for parents to observe the first lesson to see the tutor's skills in action, and watch/listen carefully to future lessons when possible, to make sure the tutor has an encouraging, supportive attitude at all times. (Tutors should welcome and respond positively to the child's questions, and NEVER...

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