Physics and Math Tutoring Blog

Today I’d like to discuss the differences between learning in the classroom and learning one-on-one with a tutor and it’s advantages.  I’ve taught math, physics and astronomy in the classroom for years and I’ve also been a private tutor for years.  I love them both dearly, and I think it’s important that parents understand the key differences as well as the technical difficulties and advantages … Continue reading The difference between learning in the classroom and learning one-on-one with a tutor

It’s been almost two years now since we decided to expand our math and science tutoring services in my favorite city; New York. I loved the prospect of working there and set out to see if I could find a tutor that lived up to our very high standards. I … Continue reading Tutoring from Coast to Coast

Learning Math during covid-19 Many parents are wondering how they are going to help their kids catch up in math after missing material during the Covid-19 pandemic.  I’ve had the opportunity to see how many different schools have reacted to the crisis, every story is different.  Some schools really rose … Continue reading How to Catch Up in Math for Free this Summer

This lesson we’ll be covering fractions which are a math subject that causes the most trouble with students going all the way from junior high, all the way to the end of high school. Many students don’t ever master the fraction. And what happens is, later in their high school … Continue reading Fractions, the mother of all math issues.

Theory of Relativity Lecture Series #1 This is an introduction to my favorite physics topic:  The special theory of relativity. In my career as a physics tutor I have always wanted to teach this subject in a one-on-one format.  This is my opportunity. I’ve spent years studying this topic and … Continue reading Theory of Relativity Series Day 1

The Physics of a meteor Shower We’ve all seen a meteor shower, but do you understand the physics behind it?  A giant rock hurdling through space?  Nope.  It’s actually dust burning up in the atmosphere.   Most meteors are no larger than a grain of rice.  The most interesting thing about … Continue reading Unicorn Meteor Shower!

Some 130 million years ago, in a galaxy far away, the smoldering cores of two collapsed stars smashed into each other. The resulting explosion sent a burst of gamma rays streaming through space and rippled the very fabric of the universe. On Aug. 17, those signals reached Earth — and … Continue reading Scientists detect gravitational waves from a new kind of nova, sparking a new era in astronomy

Alexander Math and Physics Tutoring has been using a special technique to prepare students for exams in the San Francisco bay area. I’m going to give you our secret weapon for free. If you follow all of the steps below you are practically guaranteed an A level math or physics … Continue reading Absolute Best Way to Study for a Math or Physics Exam