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Today we continue our series on “Effective Studying Techniques”. Despite all of the evidence to the contrary, students still wait until the last minute to cram for their exams, thinking that this is the best way to study. Well, it’s not. Cramming can lead to sleeplessness, irritability, and confusion. The best way to study for any class is to spread …
Times have changed and so has education. Thanks to the Common Core, school standards have changed and so have teaching styles and approaches. Do you remember the “good ol’ days” when you could cross-multiply fractions to find your answer? Now students are expected to draw models to show their work. You cannot simply say that it will take 6 hours …
I’m sure you were among the thousands of Ohioans who rejoiced when it hit 60 degrees in mid-December. Like me, you probably crossed your fingers thinking, “Maybe it won’t snow this year.” “Maybe winter will pass over us and give us a break.” Well, welcome to Northeast Ohio! (My city received nearly two feet of snow in the past two days.) …
“All students can be successful!” — Samantha One of the key ingredients to being a successful educator is flexibility. No two students learn in exactly the same way and it is the teacher’s responsibility to ensure they understand the curriculum. A successful teacher knows how to adapt to the ever-changing needs of students. Samantha is a prime example of a …
The holidays have arrived! I received my first dusting of snow this weekend and the radio stations have already started to play classic carols. Soon we’ll be seeing candles in the windows and children riding sleds, building their very own snowmen. In more recent years, the retail industry has started to capitalize on the busiest shopping season of the year. We …
Did you know… The ACT does not list formulas on its math test. (The SAT does.) Therefore, you need to make sure you know all basic math formulas before taking the ACT test. Remember, the ACT covers the following types of math: – Pre-Algebra (20 – 25% – Elementary Algebra (15 – 20%) – Intermediate Algebra (15 – 20%) …
A tutoring opportunity close to home… North Coast Education Services is currently seeking tutors and teachers throughout Northeast Ohio! Group information sessions will be held through the beginning of October. All applicants must have at least at least a four-year college degree. We are seeking: High Level Math Tutors ODE Licensed Teachers (all grades and subjects) ODE Licensed Intervention Specialists Area Professionals …
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“Don’t just teach because it’s all you can do. Teach because it’s your calling. And once you realize that, you have a responsibility to the young people.” — Maya Angelou Born in Philadelphia, Linda moved to Ohio to study education at Case Western Reserve University. While she was a student, two miraculous things happened – she met her future …
Did you know that some teachers will spend nearly four weeks in the fall helping students catch up on what they forgot over the summer? That is because so few students actively practice their academic skills while on vacation. Yes, students normally get assigned summer reading and for some, that is enough. But so many students could really …
