The A Grade Ahead Blog
Moving to a new country is a fun and challenging experience. Why do I say that? It’s fun because it’s a new adventure. It’s challenging because it means learning many new things at the same time. However, it can also…
Read full articleWhen considering enrolling your student in an after-school enrichment program, you might wonder if it’s really worth it. Of course, you as the parent know what is absolutely best for your child, but if you are on the fence and…
Read full articleIn 2011, Vidya’s family moved to India for two years after her husband’s passing. When they returned, Vidya’s young daughter Anisha was in kindergarten. While in India, Anisha completely stopped speaking English, and Vidya was concerned that it would negatively…
Read full articleAll education, unfortunately, as most parents know, is not created equal. Public schools can differ in teaching staff and resources depending on the school district in which you live. Areas that boast top-ranked public schools are usually more expensive. If…
Read full articleThe College Board has implemented some major changes for the SAT that is rolling out on March 5, 2016. As you may already know the SAT, which is created by The College Board, is one of the two entrance exams…
Read full articleSince the development of the standards, the Common Core has created much controversy. In fact, 45 states originally adopted the Common Core standards, but the number has now dwindled to 42 with some states currently under review of the Common…
Read full article“Does my child struggle in math? How much help does my child need? Could a tutor or an after-school teacher help him? Did I wait too long to enroll? Will my child ever catch up?” If these questions come up…
Read full articleWhen Raja Ganesh heard about MathWizard’s At Home Learning program at his temple, he thought it sounded like something that could help his son. While outstanding in math, Raja’s son Karthik wasn’t as strong in English, struggling with grammar and…
Read full articleReading at home is one of the best tools for learning English! Not only does reading at home improve comprehension and writing skills, but it also increases vocabulary. In fact, reading for just 10 minutes can expose kids to thousands of…
Read full articleTwo of the best silly phrases we first hear about are learned in kindergarten. We learn them early, but we use them forever. When we learned to count… One, two, buckle my shoe; Three, four, shut the door; Five, six, pick up…
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