Monday, January 25, 2010

Students: How to Study for a Test!!

Tips on Studying for a Test..

Review past homework assignments and re-work problems.

Practice makes perfect. The more times you solve a problem, the more confident you’ll be during the test.

When practicing a problem, try it on your own before looking at the answer or asking for help.

Make a review sheet of formulas and key concepts to look over before the test.

Do practice tests and look over review sheets given by the teacher.

Ask the teacher about the format of the test and clarify important issues with him/her.

If you would like more information on techniques to help your child learn better, or would like information on Orton-Gillingham Tutoring in Atlanta, Handwriting Without Tears, SSAT, or if you are in the Atlanta area and have questions about education, please contact Christine at christine@learningridge.com.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

On A Personal Note...Why I Love Tutoring

I love to tutor because every time I see a "light turn on" inside of a child's eyes; it's a beautiful feeling. I know I've made an impression and the learning has kicked in. This moment makes the time when the student says "I don't get it" worth it. From this point on, things move faster and learning is easier. Learning becomes fun again and the desire to learn is there, once that connection has been made. Being able to help the light turn on gives you a tremendous feeling of satisfaction and gratitude. So, it's for these little moments that I love to tutor and continue to do so.

If you would like more information on techniques to help your child learn better, or would like information on Orton-Gillingham Tutoring or Handwriting Without Tears in the Atlanta area, please contact Christine at christine@learningridge.com.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Georgia Needs Money For Education

Last Tuesday, the state of Georgia hand delivered an application for a piece of the $4 billion dollars worth of federal educational aid for the public schools in the state.

The initiative known as Race to the Top is a competitive grant that will give incentives to states that are likely to raise test scores, improve teacher quality and allow for innovation. Georgia hopes to be awarded $400 million dollars in grant money even though the application was slated for $460 million.

For more information on this topic, log on to:

http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-pledges-reform-to-279384.html

If you would like more information on techniques to help your child learn better, or would like information on Orton-Gillingham Tutoring or Handwriting Without Tears in the Atlanta area, please contact Christine at christine@learningridge.com.

Monday, January 18, 2010

CRCT Test Preparation coming to Cobb County

3rd, 5th and 8th grade CRCT Test Preparation

This nine week CRCT preparation program will prepare students for the * Reading/English Language Arts/Math section of the CRCT Course materials and test taking strategies for the three sections will be given, including some helpful hints for the writing assessment

Early Registration Fee: January 14, 2010 – January 28, 2010 $300
Late Registration Fee: After January 28, 2010 $330
Required Book: Coach CRCT Prep (provided with registration fee)
When: Thursday evenings beginning February 4, 2010 – April 1, 2010
Where: NW Cobb YMCA 3010 Johnson Ferry Rd. Marietta GA 30062
Session Times: Thursdays - 3rd grade: 4:30pm-5:40pm
5th grade: 5:50pm-7:00pm
8th grade: 7:10pm-8:20pm

For more information, you can visit www.learningridge.com,
email Christine at christine@learningridge.com
or call (404) 964-8533.

I look forward to seeing you there!!


If you would like more information on techniques to help your child learn better, or would like information on Orton-Gillingham Tutoring or Handwriting Without Tears in the Atlanta area, please contact Christine at christine@learningridge.com.