As I see it, the issue that's missing here is this: a good teacher will use examples to illustrate a point, whereas a great teacher will convey the underlying point in a way that will prompt the student to generate the examples him- or herself. Free 30-minute parent...
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College Gets Expensive In New Ways
This is the part of the current overarching financial picture that worries me most: parents simply unable to send their kids to college. Free 30-minute parent consultNot sure where to start?Tell us what’s going on with your student and we’ll point you to the right...
The Best Game Ever
I've thought for a long time that it would be great if math got the same treatment as sports. I've also thought that that is possible. (More on this thought in future posts, as I work towards making it happen!)But for now, a quick look at what happens when the little...
The Pros And Cons Of Discipline
Yes, one can always take anything too far. But if I had to guess, I'd say that the current average levels of discipline, structure, and expectation are below-optimal. (I base this on the relative maturity and accomplishment of those students of mine for whose...
“What Good Is Math In The Real World, Anyhow?”
How about optimizing the deployment of resources during a natural disaster? That sounds pretty useful to me. Free 30-minute parent consultNot sure where to start?Tell us what’s going on with your student and we’ll point you to the right next step. No prep, no...
“Record Low” Admissions?
Interesting that the NY Times used the words "Record Lows" in the title of this article on the the continuing increase in admissions applications at the nation's top schools. Remember, please, everyone, that scarcity lends itself to a higher valuation of the...