Every parent gets this question at some point. Many felt the same way when they were in high school, so it’s a difficult question to answer. Some parents will try to list all the cool or lucrative careers that require math. This can help, but it doesn’t change their teen’s opinion of the importance of… Read More >>

…and it’s all about the homework. Most high school math teachers assign daily homework. Each teacher may have their own way of recording it, but in general it can comprise anywhere from 5-15% of the student’s grade. The homework is usually checked for completeness, but not graded for accuracy. Understandable when we consider how many… Read More >>

Not every student needs summer math tutoring, but there are situations where it can really turn things around for your teen. As an experienced math tutor I’ve witnessed the benefits of summer tutoring for teenagers in the following situations: (1) They’re thinking about taking an advanced math class next year, but aren’t really sure if they’re ready… Read More >>