In the teaching profession, the most asked question by students is “why do I have to know this?”  Ancient people, famous books, and complicated mathematical formulas appear to be an archaic way keeping children busy at school.  However, at Study Hut Tutoring we understand that while the concepts learned in such classes as Algebra and Geometry seem pointless, they are actually important pieces in a large puzzle that makes up a child’s education.  Every lesson taught and every formula memorized plays an important role in a student’s future.  A very simple example is that each individual mathematical concept builds on the one before it, in a process that prepares a students understanding for a college atmosphere (not just in math, but the sciences as well).  But even more importantly, these concepts collectively teach a student important lessons like problem solving, rational thinking, and study habits. Read the rest of this entry »