Chemistry Tutoring Archives | Quantum Prep

25

Nov

How to Get the Most Out Of Class

It is a perennial lamentation of many people that have stepped foot into a chemistry, physics, or math classroom. It doesn’t matter if it is an adult many years...

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29

Oct

Student of the Month-Newton South High School

Last week in Quantum Prep’s inaugural newsletter, we introduced our Teacher of the Month series. We feel that it is important for our students and families to get to...

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18

Mar

“Was That Actually English…?” How to Get the Most Out Of Class

It is a perennial lamentation of many people that have stepped foot into a chemistry, physics, or math classroom. It doesn’t matter if it is an adult many years...

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4

Mar

Debunking the Highlighter Myth: Study Habits Worth Reexamining – From the Desk of Educational Psychologists

I am often asked a very simple, and rather loaded, question: “How should I study?” The question always results in an elongated pause from me, because it is an...

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21

Feb

What’s Bloom Got To Do With It? Studying to Answer the Right Exam Questions

Last semester, I wrote several articles about studying for exams, a highlight being The Art of Studying Effectively. After meeting with one of my students last week, I met,...

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13

Feb

The How To Guide to Finding and Choosing The Right Tutor For You

In my last blog posting, Should I Even Get A Tutor?, I made an initial case for why everyone ought to consider retaining a good tutor for their academic...

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13

Nov

How to Reconcile With “Hard” Science and Math Problems

When I meet new people, we readily go through the usual initial exchange: “Hello. My name is <INSERT FAVORITE NAME HERE>.” A hand is extended for a handshake. “A...

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22

Oct

“So, I Got My Test Back, Mr. Berman…”

It’s a popular phrase this time of year. My students know the routine when they see me. Before either of us has had the opportunity to sit down, I...

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20

Sep

The Lost Step in Solving Physics (and Chemistry) Problems

I’d like to think that this posting was inspired by one of my brothers, but he is just the third student of mine to have made one of the...

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