Difficulty with Studying and Organizing? Students who have not developed necessary study skills are at a disadvantage in the classroom and as future employees. Developing effective study skills is essential to becoming an independent learner, who can function well in both academic and workplace settings. Today's jam-packed school curricula don't teach study and organizational skills. Thus, … [Read more...]
Reading difficulties: Are you seeing these signs in your student?
Learning to read and understanding what is being read are common problems for many students. It is common for struggling readers to also have difficulties with writing and spelling in addition to reading difficulties. Poor reading skills can be the cause of low grades, anxiety, and frustration. Receive RITES Tutors' Top Reading Tips Subscribe Are you seeing these signs in your … [Read more...]
Meet Our New Math Tutors
Need Help with Math? High school grades matter, and high school math skills are 50% of your SAT score. Get ahead and be prepared for your next test with one of our new math tutors. Meet Math Tutor John Simpson Many people struggle with math, or just plainly don’t like it; for others, it comes quite naturally. I’ve experienced both sides of this at different times in my life, giving me … [Read more...]
RICAS: Beat the Odds
By now most of us have read the results of the Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) test with schools’ proficiency scores ranging from single digits to 40thpercentiles. True, there are some outliers in suburban schools with scores in the 70thpercentiles. But, for most kids in urban schools, the low scores reflect the daily struggles students face each day in classrooms. They just … [Read more...]
Tips for Helping Your Child Become a Better Reader
How Do I Help My Child Improve Reading Skills? "How can I help my child in school?" is a common question asked by parents. Over the years, I have come up with several ways that a parent can support their child’s learning without becoming part of homework or starting an argument. In this blog, I am sharing several ways to help your child improve reading skills through books, TV, and sports. … [Read more...]
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