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
Looking for a tutor in Fairfax, VA can be a daunting task. There are so many questions to ask and choices to make. We’ve talked before about the signs that your child might need a tutor, but living in an area like northern Virginia makes things a little more complicated for one big reason: competition. … Read more
Many students come to EC Tutoring for help with test preparation. We have some fantastic programs for a variety of standardized tests including SAT, ACT, and SSAT. The common denominator in all of these tests: college. Preparing for college almost always includes taking the standardized tests and completing the applications. Colleges and universities have many … Read more
Countless studies conducted by psychologists and linguists across the globe have produced varying results when it comes to the idea that children are better at learning foreign languages than adults. While adults have some benefits over children, the data overwhelmingly suggests that kids have the marked advantage. So what’s the science behind this phenomenon? Using … Read more