From 3rd graders to high schoolers to college students, there seems to be a major misconception about what it truly means to “study for a test.” The common definition seems to […]
Trick Questions: How the Manhattan Beach Study Hut Tutoring tutors reveal these secrets
On an exam, the last thing you want to see is a trick question. They’re insidious, deceitful, sneaky, and frankly below the belt. It’s simply unfair for a teacher to […]
Bringing Down Goliath: The best way to Study Biology
So you have a huge end-of-the-year comprehensive biology test coming up, and since you’ve been cramming every chapter test since the beginning of this year, you don’t remember anything. What […]
Rome Wasn’t Built in a Late-Night Cram Session
From 3rd graders to high schoolers to college students, there seems to be a major misconception about what it truly means to “study for a test.” The common definition seems […]
You Are Not the Subjects You Study
As a parent, you know that your child is a complex individual, full of surprises. You know their dreams and aspirations, their fears and dislikes, what influences and what motivates […]
A Tutor’s Answer to “Race to Nowhere”
Well-roundedness—it seems like a harmless enough idea on paper, but the drive to become a “well-rounded” student is pushing today’s students to the limit. Grades alone are no longer enough, […]
Tailored Tutoring at Study Hut: A tutor’s perspective
Today was very exciting day at Study Hut Tutoring. My first student, Jordan, came in with some math homework. He was having a hard time understanding what side of the […]
Tutoring: Helping Kids Fulfill Their Potential
Education reform is a hot topic in politics and our communities. With documentaries like Waiting for Superman and powerful people taking a stance in education, people are starting to realize […]
Making Learning Fun!
Today’s students are expected to have a much more comprehensive understanding of their subject matter, especially in mathematics and science. It’s not enough to know what the components of DNA […]
From Average to A-Student: The Hut’s Latest Success Story
Ariella is your typical studious teen. She’s got eclectic music taste and her own hip sense of fashion. She’s a sophomore at Mira Costa High School and she’s currently acing […]