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.
For those having trouble adjusting, Study Hut is here to help. Whatever a student needs — regular after school tutoring, exam preparation, help building strong study habits — we are committed to academic progress. Our tutors are well educated and impeccably trained, prepared to offer one-on-one sessions tailored to students’ needs. We encourage and help students to stay organized (with homework planners, binders, and the like) — our mission is for our students to feel relaxed and in control of their schoolwork, so that studying is systematic and efficient, rather than scary and chaotic. From our calm and encouraging approach to study, students are never made to feel that good work is beyond their reach.
As far as history, specifically, is concerned, our tutors can help students master their texts and take notes effectively. Following up-to-date standards in history and social studies education, we can help students prepare their notes in the Cornell style: on two-columned pages, with themes, names, and dates on the left and data on the right. Of course, we will help students to study and write in the formats that their teachers require. History is a heavy subject, and sixth grade ancient history can seem distant and intimidating; we can help make it concrete and accessible, something students won’t feel shy about learning.
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