The A Grade Ahead Blog
Enrichment ideas, learning strategies, book reviews, and stories from our academies — for parents and students alike.
Visual and Verbal Communication with Students How the teacher and their students communicate is important in order to ensure the quality of learning. Whether the exchange is visual or verbal, both are effective ways of not only teaching the material,…
Read full articlePart 2 of Essential Formulas to Know Formulas are part of math at every step of the way. We have compiled a list of essential math formulas that you will often see in the different grades. These formulas range from…
Read full articleIntroduction to Motivation So you want to know how to motivate your child to succeed? You want how to motivate your students to succeed and stick with positive behaviors? However, what is motivation to a child? Motivation is the willingness…
Read full articleAfter the last two years, many are excited to start the new year off on the right foot. We make resolutions and promise ourselves to stick to them. We write down what these resolutions will be and off we go! …
Read full articleDid you know that April is Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month? The Joint Policy Board for Mathematics (JPBM) celebrates Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month every April in order to increase an understanding of and appreciation for math. Mathematics and Statistics…
Read full articleSchool is a place for learning and not for fun and games. Almost every elementary school student is familiar with this tired phrase. Maybe their parents have said it, or worse yet their teachers. Even afterschool activities such as recess,…
Read full articleVideo Games Versus Reading? With the demands of life, it’s hard to find time to sit down for more than 10 minutes, let alone find the time to read a book. Many of us would rather curl up on the…
Read full articleMath Worksheets: Necessary or…Not? As we venture through our education, it can be hard to imagine the importance of math outside of the classroom. Why is it important to complete math worksheets? How can we improve our math capabilities? Is…
Read full articleLet’s face it – we’re living in unprecedented times. With many school districts across the country extending spring breaks or teaching online for the foreseeable future, many parents and educators are finding themselves in a whole new world of schooling.…
Read full articleReaders – we want to shine this month’s spotlight on an employee who has pretty much experienced the key roles our educational enrichment company has to offer in central Ohio: Leslie Luna. She’s done administration work, teaching, and curriculum development…
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