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Author: Sean Alexander

COMMAND PILOT, OWNER Sean has been a professional educator for 15 years and has taught math, physics, and astronomy at all levels.  His experience ranges from working at a high school for severe learning differences to teaching advanced physics at Stanford.  After completing his graduate work in theoretical physics Sean founded Alexander Tutoring, with the mission of revealing the deep connections between math and nature to as many students as possible. 

5 Best Concentrations Techniques for ADHD Students

How Does Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Affect Attention In Class? ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can significantly impact your child’s ability to focus and pay attention in class. Here are some issues students with ADHD often struggle with: Impulsivity. Students with ADHD often struggle with impulse control, which can lead to interruptions in class…

Remote Learning vs Virtual Learning: Key Differences

What Is Remote Online Learning? Remote learning, also known as distance learning, is when the student and the educator aren’t physically present in the same location, but have remote face-to-face interactions. In this setup, students learn primarily through digital platforms, often in real time, which mirrors the traditional classroom-based learning experience, albeit from a distance.…

What Is a Good PSAT Score for a Sophomore?

50th Percentile If you’re part of the 50th percentile, you scored higher than 50% of all 10th-grade PSAT takers. In 2022, students needed a total score of 980 to land in the 50th percentile. For each section, sophomores reached the 50th percentile if they scored 510 for ERW and 480 for Math. A 50th percentile score…

Summer Learning Activities To Keep Students Engaged

1. Join a Summer Reading Program Many public libraries host free summer reading programs to encourage children and teens to read books. Young readers often receive prizes for completing books, which can be a powerful motivator. Research shows that participating in summer reading programs can prevent summer slide. Plus, summer reading helps students improve skills like…

Is Virtual Learning Effective?

Differences in Student Engagement Student engagement is a key aspect of education, no matter the classroom setting or size of the class. One point that can be made for online learning programs is that they provide students with a variety of ways to interact with the classroom. Tools like breakout rooms, clickers, chatboxes, and more…