Spring is the time when high school Juniors need to get serious about figuring out what they are going to do in terms of college admissions testing. Applying for college can be confusing and overwhelming. There are so many moving parts: academics, extracurriculars, community service, A-G requirements, college sel… [more]
Writing is a tough subject to teach. It is often difficult when teaching writing to find the balance between encouraging creativity and imposing structure. In her article in Education Week (“Let’s Stop Teaching Writing”), Paula Stacy lays out a problem she has observed in her classes that comes from focusing too … [more]
As another school year begins and students return to their math classes, an old problem is likely to reappear: those troublesome careless math mistakes. Many students dismiss them: “Oh, it was just a careless mistake. I know how to do the problem correctly.” Well, they may indeed know how to do the problem, but it.… [more]
For many students, the transition from elementary to middle school can be both frightening and exhilarating. They want to reach for independence, but still need the support and guidance of parents (although they may not want to admit it). Parents, also, can find the transition difficult. They have to walk a delicate li… [more]
“Learning to read,” to most people, means learning how to read or learning the mechanics of reading. Since some children struggle with the process, parents immediately think of hiring a reading tutor to help out. In his recent blog, Art Meisler from Think Tutoring does a great job discussing the issues parents need… [more]
Same Dedicated Staff! Lindero Learning Center (formerly KnowledgePoints) Same convenient location: 1145 Lindero Canyon Road, D6 Westlake Village, CA 91362… [more]
Some parents make hay while the sun shines. Others devote their energies to making learning fun while the sun shines. If you are facing a long summer and worried about the loss of your child’s learning during it, here are some tips for family fun. CAR TRIPS To make the rides more entertaining, speak a...… [more]
The Latin saying (verbum sat sapienti) translates to “A word to the wise is sufficient.” And, for those interested in preparing for the essay portion of the SAT exam, that word is “organization.” The SAT essay asks students to express their insights on a certain topic. Their point of view must b… [more]
