Monet Springer

As the school year comes to an end, does your 5th grader understand the requirements necessary for them to have a smooth transition to 6th grade? The requirements are: Writing different kinds of essays (reports, descriptions, research and persuasive essays) Reading full-length novels (classical or contemporary) Understanding figurative language Able…

Did you know there are four different types of learners? Auditory learner:   Auditory learners learn best when information is presented to them in strategies that involve talking.  Visual learner:   Visual learners learn best when they take in their information visually, using maps, graphs, diagrams and charts.   Kinesthetic learner:   Kinesthetic…

Parents, have you ever heard of the summer slide?  The summer slide is the tendency for students to lose some of the achievement gains they made during the previous school year.  As a teacher in the Valley Stream School District, it is evident that the summer slide does exist.   How…

If your child needs support, Advance Scholars tutoring service is the best! We offer flexible and quality service with experienced and certified teachers. Log onto our website, www.advancescholars.com and complete the brief questionnaire or contact us at 646/717-1015 or 347/401-4197, and someone will contact you within 24 hours. Don’t hesitate,…

The New York State Test begins tomorrow.  Is your child ready? Here are some tips that could help your child excel: Do the problems you know how to do first.  Look at all of the multiple choice answers before you make your choice. Be sure you’re answering the question that…

On April 26 and April 27, 3rd through 8th graders in the State of New York will be taking the New York State math exam.  Determining how your child performs on this assessment, they will earn a grade of: 4 – above grade level 3 – on grade level 2…

The value of x + x(xx) when x = 2 is: (a) 10, (b) 16, (c) 18, (d) 36, (e) 64 Solution: ?? Many 7th graders are facing math problems like the one above.  If your child cannot successfully solve this problem, they might need outside assistance, and Advance Scholars…

Tis’ the season for parent-teacher conferences, AGAIN!  Here are some questions you can ask your child’s teacher to get the most out of your  conference.  Remember, conferences are approximately 10 minutes long.  How is my child doing socially?   What do you see as my child’s academic strengths and weaknesses? How…

The New York State ELA tests were conducted on March 29 and 30. As a teacher on Long Island, I saw first hand how challenging this assessment was for so many! These assessments are given to 3rd graders through 8th graders. High school students face Regents exams and SAT/ACT assessments….

Is your 10th grader ready to take and pass their Global History and Geography regents exam?  The above question is an example of what they will face.  If your child feels less than confident in their ability to excel on this exam or any other exam, please don’t hesitate to…