What are the Math Olympiads?
The Math Olympiads were created in 1977 by Dr. George Lenchner, well-known math educator. Students all over the world participate in the Olympiads. Teams are set up with 35 students or less at your elementary or middle school. From November to March of each year, there are 5 contests per month. Contests are set up for students in grade 4 through 6 and 7 through 8. These contests provide students with an incentive to study math. The challenging practice and contest problems require critical thinking and analysis. Students apply skills they learn in the classroom and solve problems they have never seen before.
July 16th, 2008 - Posted in Fequently Asked Questions, Learning, Making Learning Fun | | 0 Comments
Is your tutoring service available to college students?
Of course! All of our tutors are college graduates with extensive experience teaching and tutoring. Many of our tutors have a master’s degree or are currently working to obtain their M.S. or M.A. degree. Our tutors can help you with a college course and offer their experience in obtaining their degrees. We have worked with many students from El Camino College, Harbor College, Cal State Long Beach, and Cal State Dominguez.
June 11th, 2008 - Posted in Fequently Asked Questions, Our Program | | 0 Comments
Is there some type of assessment test?
Typically, we do not administer an assessment test. We can do this if you wish. During the initial tutoring session, we do a general assessment of skills based on previous assignments and tests. We continue to assess the student during tutoring sessions in order to make the best approach during tutoring and help the student to reach his or her goals.
June 11th, 2008 - Posted in Fequently Asked Questions, Our Program | | 0 Comments
What is the first step in the process?
The first step is to schedule an appointment directly with your tutor. During the first session, the tutor will evaluate your situation. The tutor will want to see past work, tests, notes, and text books. With your personal goals in mind, the tutor will come up with a strategy as to how you can meet those goals in the amount of time allotted. The tutor will suggest frequency of tutoring and any additional work that must be done outside of tutoring sessions. The tutor will adjust the program as needed.
June 11th, 2008 - Posted in Fequently Asked Questions, Our Program | | 0 Comments
Do you offer tutoring for adults taking vocational tests?
Yes, we do and we have had great success with this as well. If you are adult student who needs to pass a mathematics test pripor to employment, do not hesitate to give us a call. We have tutors who can meet with you based on your schedule and availability. The tutors are all professionals and have experience working with adults. All you need is a list of topics that will be covered on your exam and the tutor can provide the materials to make sure that you pass your exam with flying colors. The tutors are available to meet with you at a local library or in the comfort of your own home. We offer this service for students who live in Redondo Beach, Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Lomita, Palos Verdes, and surrounding areas. If you need to pass a vocational exam, please call Melissa at 310-720-1883 or send an email to melissa@expandingabilities.com.
April 28th, 2008 - Posted in Fequently Asked Questions | | 0 Comments
Where does the tutoring take place?
Expanding Abilities Tutoring offers tutoring services in the comfort of your own home. It is sometimes best to learn where you regularly study. Have you ever had the experience of sitting in a classroom a completly absorbing information only to find that when you get to your desk at home you remember nothing? Your tutor can help with this!
Having a tutor come to your home allows more freedom by cutting back the amount of time spent for tutoring by eliminating travel time. With the busy work, school, and extra cirricular activity schedules, the extra time saved is really important.
If you have many distractions at your home, tutors also frequently use local libraries. The Torrance Library at the Civic Center has excellent study rooms that provide the perfect environment for a tutoring session. Our tutors also use the Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Palos Verdes Libraries.
Whether you are interested in tutoring in your home or meeting with your tutor at a local library, Expanding Abilities Tutoring can help you to reach your goals. Please contact Melissa Haueter at 310-720-1883 today!
March 18th, 2008 - Posted in Fequently Asked Questions | | 0 Comments
