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3 Qualities of the Best Math Tutors
Math is a staple in North American education systems. If a student has college aspirations, they must meet a certain standard in mathematics and also be able to perform well on the SAT and/or ACT, each of which have their own math sections. For some students, grasping a thorough understanding of math comes easily and
The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best Online Math Tutor for You [Infographic]
Your quest for A+ grades, brilliant math test scores, and a calculator-like brain begins when you get math help from a Skooli online math tutor. All of our tutors are super awesome, but a genius English tutor probably isn’t who you’re looking for when you’re pulling your hair out trying to factor binomials. To help you
10 study tips with funny and cute GIFs for final exam season
Final exam season is here, so surely high school students everywhere are doubling down with their math tutors and upping their sleep in preparation to rake in those A+ grades. However, in case anyone is in need of some extra tips on how to make their studying really count this spring, we have a few
The benefits of a personalized, online approach to learning math
Engaging in quality personalized learning that incorporates one-on-one mentorship and mastery learning is the single best way for a student to improve academic performance (our CEO, Dave Frey, wrote an in-depth piece on this in EdSurge). However, the way in which personalized learning is so effective changes depending on the specific subject. When it comes
Tutor insight: How Avery is finding success with online math tutoring
Meet Avery Berkowitz. He’s a fantastic online math tutor who’s taking full advantage of the Skooli platform. After receiving his first session request in December 2015, he’s now booking 3-4 hours of online math tutoring per week. And he’s doing so while maintaining a 5-star rating and collecting regular positive reviews from his students and their
8 ways high school students can get better at math quickly
Strong performances in high school math courses are vital when it comes to opening doors to colleges and universities. Beyond academia, mathematical knowledge is representative of a student’s ability to exercise logic and to solve problems – important skills for success in life. No matter how well a student performs in math, it’s always healthy
A new way to think about teaching math
Teachers, parents, tutors, and students have long been struggling with a familiar question when it comes to teaching and learning high school math: When will these concepts ever be used in real life? Dan Meyer tackles this question in his 2010 TED Talk, as he suggests that North American textbooks have a certain way of
Skooli’s online tutoring features for parents
In addition to helping students boost their grades and ace their finals, Skooli’s online tutoring platform also strives to make life easier for parents. We understand that there are only so many hours in a day and that 24/7 scheduling and a learn-from-anywhere model are big positives for parents when it comes to picking a
Studying vs learning: what’s the difference?
Whether you’re a student looking for ways to study better and improve your grades or you’re a parent considering alternative study methods for your child to see grade improvements, it’s important to consider the distinct difference between studying and learning. The trick to understanding the material you’re covering more thoroughly is to actually learn it and not
4 tips to get you started with online tutoring
Studying can be tough for anyone, especially when trying to wrap your head around a subject you’re already struggling with. But it’s something that most of us have to do if we want a better grade or want to learn something new. Luckily, if you’re willing, connecting with a tutor online can help transform studying from