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Did you know that the Common Core State Standards no longer exist?  Just a few years ago, these standards were adopted by 45 states and D.C.  Now, some states are opting out or making revisions to it.  Since late 2017, New York has been in the process of shifting away…

Happy New Year!  Seems funny to say that but I’ve been missing for so long.  At least I have been busy working!  Advance Scholars tutoring service has grown expeditiously since my last blog.  I am excited to say that we are now tutoring students in Qatar and Costa Rica.  I…

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Did you know that there are free math games available for every grade level?  There are numerous apps that can be downloaded to help your child learn their multiplication facts, geometry, algebra and more!  Some of these apps include…. Prodigy Game Math Training Singapore Math Khan Academy Kids Truly math…

I believe everyone knows reading is important, but do we know WHY reading is so important?  Reading….. reduces stress improves your vocabulary strengthens your analytical thinking skills increases focus and concentration These are some of the benefits that are associated with reading.  If your child is struggling with reading, please…

Reading is Important! It can help with language development It supports communication skills It helps with social skills It supports literacy skills Reading crosses all curriculums, therefore children must be able to read fluently and comprehend well.  If your child is struggling with reading, it is really important for them…

Does your child struggle with reading?  Here are some strategies to help: Have them read aloud….Provide books at the right level….Reread to build fluency….Supplement their class reading….Talk about what they’re reading….ANDContact Advance Scholars Tutoring Service for additional support.  Our tutoring service offers certified and Wilson trained reading instructors. Contact us…

Even though it hasn’t been a full month of school, teachers and parents can see the continued negative impact that Covid-19 has made in children’s lives.   According to the article, “The pandemic has had devastating impacts on learning.  What will it take to help students catch up?” by Kuhfeld, Soland,…

Well, here we are, another summer season.  Your child has made it to summer break.  The kids are playing, going on swings and even going down slides.  But did you know that there is an academic summer slide?  The academic summer slide is how children academically regress over the summer. …

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…