Author: Sean Alexander
10th Grade Math Essentials: A Parent’s Guide to Geometry, Proofs, and Building Real Problem-Solving Skills
Table of Contents Sophomore year is a turning point in high school math. Kids who breezed through algebra suddenly have mixed feelings about the topic as a whole. It’s not universal, and it’s not because they can’t handle more advanced material. They can. The problem isn’t that the work is “harder.” It’s that the 10th-grade…
9th Grade Math Essentials: What Your Student Needs to Succeed in Algebra 1 (and Beyond)
Table of Contents For many incoming high school freshmen, Algebra 1 is the focus of the 9th-grade math curriculum. Some may have studied Pre-Algebra the year before, so the topic might not be so unfamiliar, but it can be a turning point for many, depending on the curriculum and topics that they studied in middle…
How to Improve Geometry Problem-Solving Skills (Without Just Memorizing Formulas)
Table of Contents Studying geometry can feel like stepping onto Mars with nothing but a protractor. Sure, there are familiar numbers and formulas, just like in algebra. But that’s where the similarities end. Geometry problem-solving involves recognizing shapes and figuring out their angles and properties. Students need to decide which formulas to use on their…