Tutoring

Best Practices for Online Tutoring

by aplustutoring | Mar 25, 2020 | Educational Trends, Tutoring

Video: Online Tutoring Overview 1. Be Prepared Make sure that both the tutor and student have everything they need to make the technology work. This includes a working webcam, microphone, speakers or headset, an up-to-date web browser, and a broadband internet...

International Baccalaureate: A Global Education

by aplustutoring | Mar 12, 2020 | AP, Education, International Baccalaureate, Test Prep, Tutoring

With its international focus and requirements that emphasize multidisciplinary coursework, service, and research, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program offers a more holistic option for students seeking to challenge themselves in high school. The IB teaches...

Test Prep and the Student Athlete

by aplustutoring | Mar 11, 2020 | Education, extracurriculars, sports, student athletes, Test Prep, Tutoring

Many students who play sports in high school hope to compete at the college level, which means navigating a complex maze of deadlines and standards. To make it to the finish line, you will need to understand both academic eligibility requirements and proper test...

What to Do When Your Test Score Improvement Stalls – The Pace of Progress

by aplustutoring | Mar 2, 2020 | Education, Frequently Asked Questions, progress, Test Prep, Tutoring

A Piece of Cake The recipe for success on the SAT/ACT isn’t the same for everyone. Think of it as similar to baking a cake: one person can have all of the needed ingredients and baking experience; another person might have experience, too, but still need a few...

Sweeter Dreams: Improving Teen Sleep Hygiene

by aplustutoring | Jan 21, 2020 | Education, Health, Sleep, Stress, Test Prep, Tutoring, Wellness

With a new year often comes new resolutions for self-improvement. Since teens often get insufficient sleep, one of the most important, yet most neglected, ways to better take care of themselves is by improving their sleep habits. Wake Up to the Importance of Quality...

The Benefits of Studying a Foreign Language

by aplustutoring | Jan 14, 2020 | Education, Foreign Language, Test Prep, Tutoring

For many students, studying a foreign language in high school may seem like a waste of time. English is the second language of more and more people in our increasingly globalized world and technology has made translation easier than ever. Still, while interest and...