Ann Dolin Here are some of the all time most-used excuses… “I’ll never use that.” “How will this ever help me?” “I don’t care about this!” “Math is boring.” And of course, the eternal… “Nope, no homework tonight!” The origin of these excuses and all the others like them is found in wanting to learn about a … Read more
As college admissions become more competitive each year and the term “safety school” becomes a fading notion for many students, good SAT scores are all the more important in bolstering the strength of college applications. Though even with the increasing importance of good test scores, many smart students fall into common traps that prevent them … Read more
At one point or another we have all crammed for a test, or at least felt as if we weren’t as prepared as we should have been. While cramming typically is not a recipe for success, there are ways to go about studying that will take less time and improve retention. First, the underlying philosophy … Read more
Finding the right math tutor can be hard. And – as always – not just any tutor will do. You want the very best tutor in the area. After all, if you’re going to set your child up with extra help, you’re not going to go half way and settle, right? Educational Connections specializes in … Read more
Just as great athletes require hours in the gym, our students require hours developing their study skills. Recent studies have shown that the human brain is more like every other muscle in the body than we had previously thought; and just like every other muscle, the brain has muscle memory. This means that while intelligence … Read more