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NTPA Book Club – How I Wish I’d Taught Maths by Craig Barton

Mar 6, 2023 | K-12 Education, Tutoring

Compiled by Anna Solomon of Flamingo Tutoring For those who missed it, in February we discussed How I Wish I’d Taught Maths by British math teacher Craig Barton. The following is a summary of some of the discussion points. Please feel free to add more in the comments!...

What Would a Smart 9th Grader Get on SAT and ACT Math?

Feb 17, 2023 | Testing, Tutoring

What would an A+ student who has just finished Algebra I and Geometry score on the SAT and ACT if she got everything right that she had seen in school and got everything else wrong? According to my analysis, she would score a 29 on ACT Math (80% of the tested...

Understanding the Truth About Test Optional

Oct 4, 2020 | Admissions

The deadly 2020 arrival of COVID-19 changed the world in a slew of unexpected and probably permanent ways. One industry that has shifted and suffered more than most has been education, particularly higher education. Among the many horrors visited by the plague of...

COVID-19, Anxiety, and the Tutor: Best Practices for Well Being

Sep 24, 2020 | Tutoring

There is little doubt that many of us feel the heavy weight of coronavirus-induced stress and anxiety despite our efforts in donning masks and becoming experts on optimal preventative protocols to ward off “the ‘Rona.” As we deal with this pandemic, our lives and...

Strategies for Managing Excess Demand

Sep 14, 2020 | Business Operations

Like most service professionals, independent test prep tutors often struggle at the beginning of their careers to achieve a steady stream of business. Once the initial referrals from friends and neighbors dwindles, the real entrepreneurial roller coaster ride of...

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