Radical Algebra Variables in Laguna Niguel
On a recent Algebra tutor blog post, I wrote about “radical” Algebra problems with square roots. As an experienced Algebra tutor, I always say the most important thing for radical Algebra problems is that you break down the radicand (that number inside the radical) into at least one perfect square. Radical Algebra Integer Review So,…
Read MoreHey ALGEBRA Students, Don’t Let Negative Exponents Get You Down!
It’s August, and time to go back to school. For many math students in pre-Algebra and Algebra in Huntington Beach, this will be their first time being introduced to negative exponents. Understanding what a negative exponent is, where it’s used in real life, and how to solve negative exponents can be tricky, but with an…
Read MoreRadical Algebra in Laguna Hills
As an Algebra Tutor in the Laguna Hills area, I’ve noticed Algebra students struggling greatly with radicals and finding square roots. It’s one thing to simplify the square root of an integer, but it’s an entirely other thing to simplify the square root of a term that combines an integer with variables. Let’s start at…
Read MoreSAT and ACT Critical Reading – The Long Passage to Success!
Many students in Cypress see the Critical Reading sections as the hardest part of the SAT and ACT exams. At first, Cypress students may look at a long passage and think; do I really have to read this whole thing? But a tutor can help your SAT and ACT student find an easier method to…
Read MoreLaguna Beach SAT and ACT Tips for Vacationing Students
If you live in Laguna Beach, you might be wondering how best to prepare for the SAT and ACT this summer. While the summertime is often thought of as a vacationing “escape” for high school students in Laguna Beach and surrounding cities, it can also be a wonderful opportunity to prepare for the SAT…
Read MoreSAT and Scoring 101
For students taking the SAT in Newport Beach and inside Orange and Los Angeles County,it’s important to realize the SAT is unlike any other test you’ve ever taken. Normally in school, you’ll take a test and are graded for the number of correct answers in relation to the total number of questions on the test.…
Read More3 Tips for SAT and ACT Sentence Completions for Huntington Beach Students
If you’re taking the SAT and ACT in Huntington Beach or your local city, the “sentence completion” section might be one you’re most nervous about. Perhaps you love reading passages and answering questions on them. Maybe you’re a math whiz or a writer at heart. Achieving a good vocabulary can be intimidating. And the sentence…
Read MoreFINDING THE BEST SAT AND ACT TEST PREP TUTOR IN ALISO VIEJO
SAT and ACT Reading Strategies for Aliso Viejo Students Often, SAT and ACT students are intimidated by reading comprehension. Even as a college graduate with an English degree, I experienced troubles on the reading comprehension portion of the SAT and ACT. Quite frankly, it’s hard to focus on reading something you’d normally not read in…
Read MoreFINDING A GEOMETRY TUTOR IN RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Geometry Perimeter – Real Life Uses By now, Geometry students in Rancho Santa Margarita have learned how to find the perimeter on various polygons: triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, hexagons, etc. But a number of students have a hard time applying these Geometry concepts to real life. They understand a picture of a rectangle, but not a…
Read MoreFind your GEOMETRY Tutor in Aliso Viejo
Around we go with Geometry: Circles, Chords, and Arcs Geometry students in Aliso Viejo are currently learning the properties of circles. In addition to the parts of the circle (radii, diameter, circumference, π, and area) learned earlier in the year, Geometry students are learning about chords, arcs, and secants and how to measure them. A…
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