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One of the most common errors I see when reading anything from students (and even adults) is the tendency to mix up homophones. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings, like “to,” “too,” and…
Read full articleEvery March, thousands of students from grades 1 through 12 take the Math Kangaroo test to demonstrate their superior knowledge in math. This year, hundreds of students took the test at sixteen A Grade Ahead academies with great results. We…
Read full articleSummer is when you go on vacation and leave school behind, right? So why does A Grade Ahead start classes in June? Why Start Classes in June? Yes, our school year starts in June. And, yes, that is when summer…
Read full articleWith a skill like vocabulary, sometimes it seems like the only option for learning is repetition and memorization. But for many children, this method can lead to boredom or even frustration – especially if the child struggles with those types…
Read full articleAll High School mathematics students are familiar with learning and memorizing new formulas. There are hundreds of formulas, postulates, and theorems that they are expected to understand and implement on homework, quizzes, and tests. But should students memorize all of…
Read full articleReading happens at different times for each child. Most reading happens in a sequence, beginning with decoding letters and sounds. Then, forming words and sentences – eventually paragraphs. Leading to forming ideas and the understanding of what they are reading.…
Read full articleA Grade Ahead’s Preparing for Tests material is curriculum designed to help students study for their standardized tests. Most of our academies offer this material in February to guarantee that students have time to study before testing begins. And when…
Read full articleIt’s understandable when students as, “When will I ever use Geometry?” After all, Geometry is a shift in mathematics in school. It’s the first time where students are asked to prove statements using definitions, theorems, and axioms. This can be…
Read full articleEveryone can agree that multiplication is a necessary part of a student’s early math education. Something that is not agreed on is if memorizing multiplication facts is essential. There is much debate over the question “Should students memorize times tables?”…
Read full articleAre your student’s standardized tests online? Are they going to be? Why are computer-based tests becoming so popular anyway? The Future of Standardized Testing For those of you who aren’t in the mood to watch the video, let me give…
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