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Algebra Help

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

Algebra help is the most commonly sought after Math help. Students across grades struggle with Algebra; From fundamental topics like fractions to basic Algebra concepts and more advanced concepts like Linear, Simultaneous and Quadratic equations and Factorization – A little Algebra help can make all the difference.

Algebra 1 and 2 from the fundamentals:

A question we get asked frequently is ‘Where do I begin learning Algebra from?’ Since Algebra is pivotal in branching out to other fields, it is important to get the best Algebra help in studying the subject right from the formative years itself. A well structured Algebra help program will typically begin from Elementary Algebra, which is the most basic form of Algebra and move on to more complex topics like Linear and Advanced Algebra and Algebric Geometry. An ideal tutoring program covers Pre Algebra which is taught in grades 5 -7 and then moves on to Algebra I covering grades 8 - 9 and Algebra II for grades 10 - 12.

The idea is to start teaching from the very fundamentals when a student has no knowledge of Algebra beyond the basic principles of arthmetic and move on to more complex concepts.

Getting Algebra help online:

Online Algebra tutoring is very affordable and costs a fraction of what a learning centre will cost you and is very effective too!

Since Algebra requires a thorough understanding of concepts, real, live tutoring with a well qualified online Algebra tutor works the best. The advantage with an online Algebra tutoring program is that you can connect with a tutor using your PC and get personalized attention and one-on-one tutoring at a fraction of what a learning centre will cost you. Also you don’t waste time in travel since you can study Algebra from the comfort of home.

Take a free Algebra tutoring Demo session with us now!

TutorVista’s Algebra tutoring is focused, intensive and entirely student driven. In fact we have the best Algebra tutors working with you to help you understand the subject. With our personalized, one-on-one tutoring you can study at your own pace and understand Algebra better.

Take a free online Algebra demo session with us and find out for yourself!

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Read over the summer

Friday, July 10th, 2009

Every summer Emily would pack all her books and not look at them for the next two months. After all who needs to READ over the summer?

Robert did not like any of the books which came as a part of reading over the summer. So it was goodbye to reading! Sounds familiar? Do a lot of you pack away all your books over the summer only to realise that you have lost skills learnt over the school year?

Reading over the summer helps and here’s how it can be fun too!

Family reading time helps - It helps when parents and children read together. So rather than a chore, reading becomes a shared family activity. Every day you can set aside some time as family reading time and read new and interesting books. You can also choose other age appropriate reading resources like magazines, story books, newspapers to make your reading list diverse. In fact younger siblings also benefit from this and learn a lot by example.

Join a local library - It would be a good idea to join a local library over the summer to improve your reading skills. The advantage with a library is that you will have a range of books to choose from. Many libraries also organise fun reading activities over the summer so this can become a hobby you can enjoy and look forward to over the summer.

Buy your own books - This gives you a chance to visit a book store, look, and explore the new and interesting books available. For younger children parents can look at mixing reading with activity and craft books which can do at home over the holiday.

Form your own book club - You can team up with a group of friends to form your own book club. This gives you a chance to meet your pals often and also read, discuss and exchange books which you have read and enjoyed. You can also centre your book club meetings around an outing like a picnic to double the fun.

Another good way to maximize on summer reading is by joining a summer tutoring program like TutorVista’s, where a tutor will work with you on improving your reading skills. Get personalized one-on-one tutoring over the summer and schedule tutoring sessions at your own pace and time. Make reading a habit this summer and get back to school with an edge.

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Math over the summer

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Math is not something which you study in text books alone. Imagine shopping for grocery or planning a trip with friends and still learning Math! In fact Math is studied best when you are relaxed and enjoying the subject. The summer break is a good time to work on your Math skills. You can explore some of the activities given below to have fun with numbers this summer.

Shopping with Math - This activity offers endless possibilities, teaches budgeting and planning skills and is a fun way to work on your mental Math. You can offer to help your parents with the grocery shopping for the week. You can work with them on a list of things they need, estimate the cost and time it will take you to get the things and go shopping.

Plan a day out with Math - This can be a interesting way to learn how much your favorite activities cost. You can list down your favorite things to do or plan a trip with your friends. Budget the cost for each activity and ensure that you manage to have fun within the amount you set yourself.

Math worksheets - There are a lot of sites which offer free Math worksheets which you can print and work on. These worksheets are customized according to grades as well as the topic which you want to work on. You can look at http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/ATBasics/Curriculum/Math/worksheets.php for Math worksheets.

Online Math games - Your interest in computers can be combined with some Math fun over the summers. Sites such as http://www.pitt.edu/~poole/kindergarten.html and http://resources.oswego.org/games/ offer interesting Math games which you can use.

Another interesting and convenient way to work on your Math over the summers is by joining an online Summer Program like TutorVista’s. Our summer program is an easy way to improve and reinforce your Math skills and also get a head-start with concepts for the next school term.

You work one-on-one with a tutor over the summer at your own pace and time. Our sessions are also very interactive and student driven. So you decide when and what you would like to study and get the maximum out of learning this summer.

Summer’s need not always be a time for ‘learning loss‘. By creatively using your time you can actually learn a lot in an interesting way and be well prepared for the next school term.

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Beat the summer brain drain

Monday, May 25th, 2009

Summer is fun time for students! Its the time to relax and take a break and of course indulge in your favorite activities and sports.

But there’s no reason you should stop learning during the summer months. In fact ‘Learning Loss’ is a very common phenomena and many students lose the equivalent of one to two months of Reading and Math skills just during the summer break. So that means you will need to work extra hard just to keep up once the school reopens.

So what can you do to beat the summer brain drain?

The best thing is to indulge in some educational activities. But that does not mean you miss out on all the summer fun!

Some activities you can look at are:

Reading fun – You can join a summer reading program at a library near where you stay. This helps you keep up with your reading and also improves your vocabulary.

Join a nature exploration camp – This is a great way to explore and discover new and interesting things.

Plan an activity – You can plan an activity with a group or friends. This can include a craft activity, some brain teasers or puzzles. You can also visit places like the local museum, concerts, parks – which you are not able to find time for during the school term.

Indulge in performing arts activities – Look for summer camps which offer activities like music, dance, dramatics, script writing and set designing.

Learning in a relaxed, non-pressured environment is the easiest way to pick up new concepts.

TutorVista’s Summer Program has been designed keeping just this in mind. Our summer program lets you learn in a fun, relaxed way at your own pace and time – so that you can indulge in all your favorite activities and study too!

With TutorVista’s summer program you get unlimited one-on-one tutoring in the need areas, special assistance for homework and assignments and regular and detailed feedback to track your progress.

TutorVista’s summer program ensures that you get back to school all geared up to face the next term.

Join TutorVista’s summer program to make this a summer of ‘Learning Gain’.

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Advantage Math and Science

Monday, May 11th, 2009

President Obama’s new education policy highlighted a very significant point – American students are lagging behind students in the same age group in the rest of the world in Math and Science. He proposed giving an added impetus to these subjects since problem solving skills and mathematical ability can be key differentiators in today’s world.

What makes Math and Science so tough for a lot of students?

Very often we hear students saying - ‘It just seems so tough.’ Or, ‘I just don’t understand how this problem needs to be solved.’ So what makes the study of Math and Science so different? To do well in both these subjects, a student needs a complete understanding of the ‘why’ and ‘what’ behind each problem or phenomena. Since Math and Science are logic and concept driven, it is important to get the right guidance from the formative years itself.

However, in a regular classroom setting, a teacher has to concentrate on many students and as a result he/she cannot answer every question. Also, a lot of times, students maybe hesitant to ask and this leads to a lack of conceptual knowledge which only makes it tougher to understand these subjects with each passing year.

So what can be done?

Regular, one-on-one tutoring is the best way to understand Math and Science and also work on building concepts. A good tutoring program like TutorVista’s will not rush your child into tutoring. We first take an assessment test and figure out what are the specific areas your child needs help in. Post that, we tailor sessions to make your child comfortable in the subject. In fact our tutors are very involved in the academic progress of your child. Besides regular tutoring, they will work with your child on assignments and homework and are ready to assist them if they need help before an important test.

We have seen that students are extremely comfortable in asking questions in an online setting and a lot of them show remarkable improvement in Math and Science the first year of tutoring itself.

In fact online tutoring programs like TutorVista’s aren’t just about working out a few problems in Math and Science and logging off. We offer an extensive library of e–learning material like Math and Science question banks, simulations and animations to help the students ace the subject.

 

Your child gets personalized attention and decides how fast the lesson should progresses based on his/her grasping power.

This school year give your child the right guidance in Math and Science and open up a world of possibilities.

If you want to know more just take a demo session with us for free !

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Changing the way America learns

Monday, May 4th, 2009

America’s President Barack Obama is all set to bring about major changes in the education system. Throughout his campaign, Obama had said that he plans to take a new, objective look at education issues. Now, the House has passed an $819 billion economic stimulus package that includes $150 billion for education, more than doubling the budget for the Department of Education.

Obama outlined some general areas in which he wants to bring about major changes. The idea being to ensure that truly ‘No child gets left behind’ and the quality of education is maintained.

  • An impetus to early childhood education– The comprehensive ‘Zero to Five’ plan will provide critical support to young children and their parents. Research shows that early learning programs give children an edge in Reading and Math. The stimulus bill gives the Head Start program additional funds and an additional 110,000 students access to the program, based on need.
  • Getting world-class in Math and Science – Realizing that Math, Science and problem solving skills are imperative to get ahead, an added emphasis in being given to these areas. As Obama pointed out, by twelfth grade, most American students are scoring lower on Math and Science tests than most other kids in the world and in a connected world like ours, good education is going to be ‘the big’ differentiators.
  • Ensuring that no child truly gets left behind - Obama wants ‘No child Left behind’ to live up to its name by actually working to ensure that every child gets educated with an excellent teacher. It is also imperative that schools get the funding they need, but there will be performance metrics tied to the money.
  • Performance based compensation for teachers – More accountability in the classroom and teachers who are go the extra mile get rewarded for it. This also aims at moving non-preforming teachers out of the classroom.
  • More Charter schools - Obama called on states to lift caps on the number of charter schools, but also to shut down those that aren’t working. Obama also proposed the idea of a longer school calendar, in a bid to prepare U.S students for the 21st Century economy.
  • Lets see more graduates - America is seeing an ‘a sharp rise’ in drop out rates which needs to be urgently addressed. As Obama rightly said that a college degree has never been more important than it is no. He proposed increases in Pell grants and also announced a $2.5 billion program to help college students “persist and graduate”.

Obama has called for ‘A truly historic commitment to education’ with new resources and new reforms. Looks like America is set for a new and exciting journey in education.

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