Tests are a fundamental part of the schooling system. They are the only standardized way to assess the progress of the school as well as the student. Besides regular core curriculum tests there exist many widely
used state standardized tests that serve a number of purposes, primarily determining a student’s merit for acceptance into a higher grade level. Read the rest of this entry »
High School Entrance Exams: HSPT, COOPS, TACHS, ISEE
April 30th, 2009Parras Middle School Tutoring
March 11th, 2009
So it has become apparent to us at the Study Hut that some Math students at Parras Middle School are getting started on graphing linear functions. Are slope, intercept, domain, and range not making a lot of sense at first? And what’s the deal with quadrants and coordinates?
If you’re in Algebra or Pre-Algebra, and your palms get clammy at the sight of graph paper, never fear. The tutors at Study Hut are well versed in the methods of graphing linear equations and quadratic equations. Read the rest of this entry »
Manhattan Beach Middle School Tutoring
March 10th, 2009
Transitioning from the eighth grade into high school is exciting and
daunting all at once. The ninth grade presents new opportunities for
socializing, organizing, and progressing in academic excellence. It is
during this time period that most students struggle with adjusting their
study skills to a faster-paced and more vigorous environment. Read the rest of this entry »
The Best Local Redondo Beach Tutor
February 24th, 2009
The question of “why should I get my child a tutor?” is classically covered with a packaged response that stresses the mood for individual attention and pressuring study skills. While these are true, the reality of tutoring actually goes much deeper than this. In today’s technological age, it is more important than ever to set aside some time each week to just focus on school work without being tempted to just surf the web. Tutoring at Study Hut offers tools and knowledge for students who are faced with tough classes. Read the rest of this entry »
Redondo Beach tutor
February 19th, 2009
Attention students of Redondo Beach: Study Hut Tutoring offers tutoring for students in the Redondo Beach Area. Study Hut Tutoring is able to offer service to students from Paris Middle School and Redondo Union High School; the tutors at Study Hut are familiar with the area and many have taken the same classes taught by the same teachers as their students. Read the rest of this entry »
Redondo Beach Algebra tutoring
February 12th, 2009
Algebra is a milestone in math education — the foundation for every branch of math afterward. Therefore, students must be thoroughly comfortable with it in order to take on geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and so forth, just as they once had to practice multiplication tables until those became second nature. Read the rest of this entry »
Middle School Academic Coaching
February 6th, 2009
The transition from elementary to middle school is, arguably, the most important step toward success on the way to college. Middle school is, for many students the first stage when classrooms are divided by subject, when the time spent on homework stretches into hours — when organization and study habits begin to determine how well they can keep up. Read the rest of this entry »
Sixth grade Social Studies Tutoring
February 3rd, 2009
For many students, the sixth grade is the first time that social studies venture outside the United States, and that history begins earlier than 1492. The standard sixth grade history curriculum — covering ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Mesopotamia, Israel, et cetera — challenges even the brightest students. The remoteness of thousands of miles and thousands of years makes history suddenly more abstract, as it describes places that students cannot see immediately around them. Southern California students are, after all, more likely to visit the San Juan Capistrano mission than Jerusalem. Read the rest of this entry »
Redondo Beach tutor: English essays
December 16th, 2008
Imagining a world if kids didn’t study English is unlikely but imagining a world where students didn’t fully grasp the many facets of English is more realistic. In terms of academics, a student’s English skills are tested through SATs, SAT IIs, and personal statements for college apps. In society, challenges posed include presenting themselves as strong oral and written communicators who are educated and literate. Furthermore, it is commonly believed that the ability to read and write is inversely proportional to one’s ability to take in information as well as to think critically about the information. By covering the basics of English and walking students through the writing process, students are able to continually build upon their reading and comprehension skills. Read the rest of this entry »
Algebra: a solid understanding
December 2nd, 2008
Algebra is one of the most fundamental subjects in a student’s education. Throughout the course a student will build a foundation that is imperative for, not only subsequent math classes, but most science classes as well. This is why it is essential for a student to develop a solid understanding of Algebra, so that they are able to be, and will continue to be, successful throughout their educational endeavors. Read the rest of this entry »
