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Understanding the OLSAT: Your Detailed Guide to this Insightful Test

The Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT) is more than just a standardized test; it can reveal more about a student’s strengths and weaknesses. Designed to measure a child's reasoning and problem-solving abilities, the OLSAT provides insights into certain...

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Hands-On Success: Tailored Strategies for Kinesthetic Learners
Hands-On Success: Tailored Strategies for Kinesthetic Learners

Does your student learn best when working with hands-on activities? Check out these tailored strategies for kinesthetic learners! Learning styles: a brief overview As a quick summary of learning styles, everyone learns differently. More...

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Blended Learning: The Best of Both Digital and In-Person Learning
Blended Learning: The Best of Both Digital and In-Person Learning

Many schools now offer forms of “blended learning” by combining traditional teaching methods with virtual instruction. Learn more about how the digital revolution has changed education! Benefits of digital learning Digital learning has been...

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Active Learning: How Hands-On Activities Improve Understanding
Active Learning: How Hands-On Activities Improve Understanding

We’ve often been told that “the best way to learn something is to do it yourself.” Here’s how hands-on activities improve understanding and encourage active learning! Learning styles: an overview As we’ve discussed in previous blogs, most...

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Effective Study Strategies for Auditory Learners
Effective Study Strategies for Auditory Learners

Students all have different ways in which they learn best, and many prefer hearing a concept explained as opposed to reading about it. Here are effective study strategies for auditory learners! Learning styles First, a quick refresher on learning...

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How to Support Students with Dyslexia [Dyslexia Awareness Month]
How to Support Students with Dyslexia [Dyslexia Awareness Month]

Although dyslexia is one of the most well-known learning disabilities, how it affects individuals is often mischaracterized. Learn more about how to support students with dyslexia.Dyslexia affects between 5-10% of the population, making it one of the most...

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How One-to-One Tutoring Differs from Group Learning Centers
How One-to-One Tutoring Differs from Group Learning Centers

We often receive questions from parents about after-school programs and group learning centers. Today, we’re going to break down some of the differences between these popular options and traditional one-to-one tutoring! 1. Group size. For most parents who...

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The Importance of Recognizing Individual Learning Styles: Math Teaching Examples
The Importance of Recognizing Individual Learning Styles: Math Teaching Examples

When it comes to teaching students, it’s important to remember that every child is different in terms of how they best absorb new information. Learning styles are crucial to keep in mind - especially with math topics!As we’ve discussed on previous blogs,...

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