All of
Louise’s current tutoring subjects are listed at the left. You
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Louise’s qualifications in specific subjects below.
ACT Math
ACT is similar to the SAT but has a different format and you should pay attention to the schools that you apply to. They might want The ACT instead. The scoring is different but again when you practice enough you can become familiar with the questions and succeed.
Algebra 1
Algebra One is the most critical course in school. It is the foundation and a good understanding leads most students to a successful outcome and strong confidence in future courses. It covers the basic skills of linear and quadratic functions but also shows applications that need to be covered and not feared! It is a new language and yet based on our arithmetic. Algebra simply uses an "x" instead of a number.
Algebra 2
Algebra 2 is the time in the development of our curriculum that takes the basic skills and puts them into context. More types of functions are introduced and applied during this year. It is important at this time to connect all topics to an overarching understanding of the meaning of each in depth. Work skills are important now, more than ever!
ASVAB
This is not a difficult test but it does cover many topics. This makes it a challenge to many. By practicing and reviewing some topics you may have forgotten or had never seen, a person can succeed!
Calculus
Calculus brings a new concept for students, approaching infinity. It needs a strong foundation but the concepts carry through the course that is basically differentiation and integration. After learning the basic skills, application becomes very important. But the depth of understanding in the course by a student leads to a better prepared thinker on a higher level. You learn to think for yourself, evaluate and not simply memorize. It can be an interesting and sometimes exciting change in Mathematics!
Elementary Math
Elementary Math is a wealth of skills that a student needs to understand. But it can be done on a concrete level, meaning using real objects, real topics, and hands on problem solving. They develop this even at a young age and then are not intimidated by the applications that are more abstract in the future. It is the most important part of Mathematics, a language that has skills and thought and most important creativity of application that they can see and use in their lives.
Geometry
Geometry is a study of our spacial world that surrounds us. It builds a foundation of logic and proofs that is a change from the fundamentals of Algebra. Shapes, relationships in one, two and three dimensions are covered. Algebra is continually reviewed and used throughout the course.
Prealgebra
Prealgebra is a very important subject since it is the foundation for a new language, the language of algebra. Since algebra simply imitates your knowledge or how to use and apply numbers, the next step is simply using "x" instead of the number. If you remember this and get a strong foundation, the future challenges will be easier to understand in depth!
Precalculus
PreCalculus is a combination of reviewing Alg. II topics and introducing new ones. It is an important time to practice skills and develop depth in critical thinking!
SAT Math
SAT Math is a combination of Algebra, Geometry, Algebra ll and Trig problems. Many say they are tricky but what they are doing is making students think as well as simply remember some procedures. The best way to get a high score is to practice, practice, practice, because then you start to think the way the writers do!
Trigonometry
Trig is a new topic for many students and it is taught very quickly. I love math but can understand the need to get help. It deals with the connection of the sides of a right triangle to the angles. Students usually have worked with each idea on its own.
Now students put this together and it opens up a great tool to apply in the real world. it also takes skill combined with creativity to reach high expectations. All triangles are also introduced and there are many applications that need visual interpretation to help.