Educational News
BELIEVE IT OR NOT: "A+" students are "A+" students because of personal tutors.
FYI: Children who are consistently successful in school, are successful because their parents are consistent. Tutoring services are only as effective as the parents who consistently bring students for services. No matter the tutoring service, we cannot "fix" your child when parents seek services only when the child is failing.
When services are initiated, continue throughout the school year. You and your child will benefit from your consistent dedication to quality tutoring services. If you find that your child is not progressing, seek another service. The important concern is that your child has the help he or she needs in order to be successful in school.
Parents Beware: The SAT examination process has changed. The top score of 1600 has changed to 2400 points. Your child will be evaluated more strictly according to the new procedures for testing. The new SAT format will require more writing skills, including essay writing. Each student will be required to compose an essay that will be evaluated by a team of examiners. It is essential that your child practices essay writings before the exam.
Enrollment into college is becoming more restrictive and more demanding. Being able to compose quality essay and research writings has been a major concern of colleges for years. While being able to pass the SAT with high scores, enrollees were unable to compete in research writing skills, once attending college. Much of college success depends upon reading and being able to express thoughts in writing. The use of basic English skills, within written compositions, will be a determining factor on the new SAT. If your child has difficulty expressing ideas on paper, please seek tutoring assistance, as soon as possible.
TEST PREPARATION BEGINS AT HOME: When preparing to take any standardized test, be sure to have your child eat a hearty breakfast. This does not include a McDonald's anything. This means a homemade breakfast that may include eggs, toast, home fries, pancakes, bacon, sausage, etc. Why is this important? Why should it be a homemade meal? Fast food breakfasts do not have the energy power your child needs for 3-4 hour tests.
Fast food breakfasts are empty of that which will aid in sustaining your child's mental energy levels during the rigorous demands of standardized testing. Fast foods are processed foods that have empty calories and are loaded with sugars. Compare the test to taking a long trip on a quarter tank of gas. How far will you get on your long trip? NOT FAR! The same is present when you allow your child to go to school, on a very important day that will have a great impact on his or her academic future, with a nearly empty stomach. Make every effort to give your child a proper wholesome breakfast before taking any demanding standardized test.