College finals can be rough every semester. These exams evaluate how much you’ve learned over the entire semester course. And some professors are notoriously ruthless. Without competent study skills or proper preparation, it could be a disaster. Dreaded as finals week is, it’s not going away anytime soon. So with a little prep, let’s get…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching No need to take a holiday from brain-based learning just because it’s Thanksgiving. We’re all busy, busy, busy on turkey day, of course. But there are simple, no-hassle ways of squeezing in some brain boosters. Here are 10 ways to help your budding Einstein:…
Does your jaw drop when you hear the kids complain about math skills they’ll never use once they’re grown up? Join the crowd of teachers and parents who wonder if they will ever be able to convince students and offspring about the value of understanding math. Subtlety is the key to involving children in math…
Are you an adult that has a desire to enter the military or are you in the process of fulfilling all of your obligations for MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station)? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, you know that one of the steps to your success in the enlistment process is completing…
Out of all of the challenges faced by parents and children, academic frustration and completing homework are the top two. Combine these, and you have problems. Homework help is just around the corner. Follow these tips for a more sane homework experience. “The homework we give is not busy work. It might be preparation for…
Academic-based summer enrichment programs are designed to provide students of all ages, all backgrounds, and all academic proficiencies with academic, personal, and social opportunities. These diverse and specially-designed summer programs typically focus on one or more core subjects as well as critical life skills such as working with a team, leadership skills, the development of…
The weather is starting to warm up – which means that summer is well on its way. Despite the outdoor warmth, many students start to grow “cold” towards their academics. They become antsy and are impatiently looking forward to their summer break from school. It is not at all uncommon for students to lose their…
The human brain is the most interesting and complex organ in the human body (and it happens to be our favorite!) From controlling your motor skills to learning a new concept, to those fluttery feelings of love you get when you see a taco truck, your brain is managing it all. It’s a big task!…
The next time you’re driving through an intersection, you can thank Garrett Morgan for the stoplight that’s keeping that semi-truck from broadsiding you. If the street is swept clean of fast-food bags and dirty newspapers, you can thank Charles Brooks for assembling the first street sweeper. And if you’re munching potato chips while you drive,…
Are you are an adult learner preparing to enter college? You may require adult learning services such as assistance in preparing for certain types of assessments, like the ASVAB or licensing requirements for a profession. Or do you simply have a desire to advance in your career? You will be pleased to know that we…