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It’s natural to want to give your child a great foundation for elementary school math, and we take that responsibility seriously (while making math fun!). Using positive feedback, iPad technology and a fun rewards system, our kindergarten math tutors teach shapes and numbers in a way that leads to discovery, excitement … and true understanding. Kindergartners love exploring the world around them and how it works. Through kindergarten math tutoring, we encourage their wonder.

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In 1st grade, many children are still adjusting to the routine of school, let alone specific topic areas. The good news is by investing in 1st grade math tutoring, you’re giving your child a real edge. With our tutors’ hands-on help, you’ll see your child make visible progress with every math lesson - magical moments when concepts click, your child’s face lights up and learning becomes ... fun!

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By the 2nd grade, your child is being asked to be more independent in math problem solving, including calculating with larger numbers. This is a big transition, so you’re right to want to give your child an extra hand. Our 2nd grade math tutors use fun, interactive lessons and adapt to your child’s math skills and pace — so your child stays challenged, not frustrated. We want to inspire a love of learning in your 2nd grader, so we make sure math tutoring stays fun.

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3rd graders are natural doers, always ready for exciting challenges. It’s natural to want to see your child carry that adventurous spirit into 3rd grade math, particularly if math just isn’t clicking with your child. Our 3rd grade math tutors make math engaging and exciting, not frustrating. To keep math fun, our tutors use Sylvan’s rewards system and cool digital tools, like iPads, to motivate your child to moments of discovery, accomplishment and happiness.

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When your 4th grader brings home a backpack (or computer) filled with textbooks, it’s a not-so-subtle reminder your child is working his or her way towards middle school. Every math lesson in 4th grade builds on the next, so helping your child keep up or get ahead is a great investment. Our 4th grade math tutors use your child’s personal learning plan and the coolest digital tools to accelerate your child’s skill mastery and do what we do best; inspire success!

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In 5th grade, math curriculum picks up speed, and it’s natural to wonder, “How can I make sure my child keeps up or gets ahead?” Our 5th grade math tutors know the local math curriculum inside and out, so the 5th grade math skills we teach at Sylvan lead to success in the classroom (and beyond). We adjust your child’s lessons to match his or her pace and skill level, so learning stays a fun challenge and is never frustrating. The result? You have a 5th grader who feels confident, ready and excited for the opportunities ahead.

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6th grade is a time of transition; both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your desire to make the transition as smooth as possible for your pre-teen. Our 6th grade math tutors use your pre-teen’s personal learning plan to turn frustration into confidence. Through Sylvan Insight, our proven approach to math tutoring, your pre-teen will not only learn how to generate the correct answers, but he or she may actually think 6th grade math is cool. You’ll feel really good about your investment when you see the results: a happier, more confident 6th grader who is excited to learn.

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7th graders have a lot on their plates (a bit of an understatement, wouldn’t you say?). And let’s face it, learning how to solve algebraic expressions isn’t always at the top of their list. Lucky for your 7th grader, math is at the top of our list. The even better news is that investing in 7th grade math tutoring will help your son or daughter achieve exactly what he or she needs to get ahead; whether your goal is to boost B’s to A’s or to turn math struggles into math achievements.

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Your 8th grader may want to take it easy, but when it comes to ensuring your teen is on the right path to college success, 8th grade is the new eleventh grade! It’s time to start giving serious thought to your teen’s math skills, classes and scores. Choosing 8th grade math tutoring at Sylvan will give your teenager the confidence to take it to the next level. Our math tutors create a personal connection between your 8th grader and math, so math becomes a fun challenge and 8th grade becomes an exciting springboard for future success.

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9th graders have their hands full with school, after-school activities and socializing ... let alone thinking about college and making the best of higher-level math classes like pre-calculus! Like you, our 9th grade math tutors know that future success requires a strong foundation in math. We start by assessing your teen’s strengths and weaknesses and pinpoint just where he or she needs to start to get the best results. Our tutors make math personal and cool (we’re serious; even trigonometry!), so your teenager feels confident and ready for the opportunities ahead.

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10th graders follow their passions; from music, to sports, to saving the earth. Sometimes their passions include math. Other times, not so much. The good news is we’ve got you covered with higher-level math, particularly if your teen is preparing for college. Whether your teen needs a bigger challenge or your teen is struggling to keep with 10th grade math, our math tutors love finding ways to connect, making math cool and relevant. We blend personal attention with the latest technology to bring out your teen’s best. With our proven approach, you’ll see real results and greater self-confidence with every math lesson.

This is available in our Al Barsha center.

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Your 11th grader may be navigating class schedules, standardized tests, college visits, extracurricular demands, a busy social life and driving lessons. Whew! It’s a breathless year for your teen as well as you and we know you want to be sure every second (and test score) counts with college and other opportunities looming. With Sylvan, our 11th grade math tutors will design a personal learning plan just for your teen; whether your focus is on learning specific math concepts, improving math scores, or transforming B’s into A’s. You’ll see real results in school and breathe a little easier about the future.

This is available in our Al Barsha center.

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With the future (and college) looming, it’s perfectly normal to want to make sure your 12th grader stays on top of math assignments. (It’s also normal to have mixed feelings at seeing your child grow up so fast!) We can help your teen make the most of 12th grade math; from getting up to grade level, to getting better results out of advanced placement classes. Our 12th grade math tutors use a personal approach and digital tools to make math click with your teen, so you’ll see results that extend far beyond senior year.

This is available in our Al Barsha center.

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Pre-K children eagerly soak up information about the world around them. (Don’t you just love watching your child’s eyes light up when his or her curiosity is sparked?) If you’ve noticed that books, new words and “once upon a times” are capturing your child’s imagination or you’d like to give your child an early boost in reading, it’s a great time to consider our pre-K reading program.

This is available in our Al Barsha center.

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Kindergartners are curious about the world, and learning to read is a great way to celebrate their enthusiasm. Like you, we believe that getting a good start on basic reading skills; from recognizing letters, to identifying sounds, to learning to read words can grow your child’s confidence, nurture his or her sense of wonder, and build a strong foundation for reading in elementary school. Get your child off to a wonderful start in school with kindergarten reading tutoring!

This is available in our Al Barsha center.

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Depending on your child’s exposure to reading in pre-school and kindergarten, your child may be way ahead or still getting up-so-speed. That’s okay! It’s normal to see kids in 1st grade reading at different skill levels. Whether you want your child to catch up on his or her reading skills or jump ahead with activities that enrich and challenge, our 1st grade reading tutors make learning personal to your child. We assess your child’s needs and create a personal learning plan to help your 1st grader build new skills and thrive.

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2nd graders seem to have a million interests (superheroes! spiders! ballet!), and reading is a great way for them to investigate the world around them. We’ll help your 2nd grader improve his or her reading skills, building your child’s confidence and curiosity along the way! Our 2nd grade reading tutors make reading personal and fun, using iPads and a great rewards system to inspire your 2nd grader to find greater satisfaction in reading. You'll see real progress with every lesson, and as Sylvan families will tell you, your child will love coming to Sylvan.

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We know you want to build your child’s confidence and enthusiasm for reading. 3rd grade is a great time to turn reading frustration into triumph or to provide advanced help to move your 3rd grader ahead. Using your child’s personal learning plan as a guide, our 3rd grade reading tutors will weave the building blocks of reading; vocabulary, phonics and word patterns, into fun lessons. With our great teaching, cool technology and motivational rewards, you’ll see bigger smiles and better results in no time.

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The 4th grade is a big transition year as your young reader moves from learning to read to reading for comprehension. It’s natural to want to help your child succeed, and Sylvan is a great place to turn for reading help.

With your child’s personal assessment and learning plan as a guide, our 4th grade reading tutors ensure your child learns the reading skills he or she needs, while encouraging independence, confidence and self-motivation. We focus on reading comprehension, fluency (reading out loud), phonics and vocabulary skills that will accelerate your child’s learning for years to come.

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No, it’s not your imagination; reading really picks up steam in 5th grade! 5th graders have reading-related assignments for almost every subject. Thankfully, our 5th grade tutors can provide reading help that inspires success across subjects. With our personal approach to learning and our fun rewards system, your child will feel good about building his or her vocabulary, reading fluency and newfound confidence. You’ll feel good about your decision to invest in your child’s future.

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In 6th grade, classwork, tests and homework assignments seem to get exponentially tougher. (Something you may have noticed at homework time) The good news is our 6th grade reading tutoring program can help your child become much better at reading texts for understanding, making schoolwork a lot easier. Using a personal approach and interactive lessons, our 6th grade reading tutors will help your 11 or 12 year old learn proven techniques for increasing vocabulary and comprehending texts strategies that will get the best out of your child.

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Life with a 7th grader can be a daily roller coaster; from crazy schedules, to growth spurts, to complex, every-changing social lives. And let's face it: Keeping up with school reading is not always your teen’s top priority. It’s a good thing you’ve got their back and we’ve got yours. Our 7th grade reading tutors make learning personal by assessing and targeting exactly what your teen needs to excel. Best of all? With engaging technology like iPads and a fun rewards system, your 7th grader will actually look forward to reading tutoring. Crazy, but true!

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If you have college aspirations for your teen, get ready. Our 8th grade reading tutoring program is a great place to start, whether you’re trying to help your teen turn B’s into A’s, frustration into confidence or regular classes into advanced classes. With your teen’s personal learning plan as a guide, our 8th grade reading tutors use the latest teaching methods and interactive technology, such as iPads, to build your teen’s reading skills and inspire success.

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9th grade is a year in which every reading assignment, every score and every test starts to carry weight, particularly if you’re looking ahead to college. And while those results are important, you also want your teen to be confident, self-motivated and excited to learn traits for long-term success! Our 9th grade reading tutors partner with you to help your teen excel at all levels.

By creating a personal learning plan just for your teen, focusing on advanced reading strategies and providing ongoing motivation, our 9th grade reading tutors help your teen build his or her skills and confidence. Soon, your teen will be able to handle larger, more complex workloads and difficult texts. Your teen will grow and thrive before your eyes.

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10th graders want to juggle everything; friends, family, hobbies, friends, sports, classes, friends, college dreams and more. You just want to be sure that when your teenager needs reading help (not that he or she would ask for it), your teen can get it. That’s where Sylvan comes in.

Our 10th grade reading tutors work with your teenager on advanced reading strategies, such as reading comprehension skills, how to analyze complex texts and how to express ideas in their best form. With our expert reading help, your teen will gain lifelong strategies for navigating the written word and taking on tougher assignments.

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Your 11th grader may be old enough to (gulp) get behind the wheel of a car, but with college admission tests and reading assignments in every subject, you know he or she still needs extra reading help. Our 11th grade reading tutors assess just what your teen needs to keep up with reading assignments, take on advanced classes or simply turn B's into A's. Using your teen’s personal plan as a guide, our 11th grade tutors share strategies and tips to help your teen navigate complex reading assignments with ease and confidence.

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With college and other opportunities just around the corner, keeping up with 12th grade reading and preparing for life after high school can be very demanding. Our 12th grade reading tutors keep ''demanding'' from becoming ''overwhelming''. Using a personal approach, interactive technology and the latest teaching methods, our reading tutors truly connect with you teen, imparting advanced reading skills and confidence that will last well beyond high school.

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Our homework tutors combine personal instruction with independent learning to ensure your child not only understands homework concepts, but also learns how to apply those skills; a deeper level of learning. To turn frustration into high fives, our tutors share instant feedback and recognition for every skill learned. Homework time becomes a lot less stressful and a lot more fun.

Our homework tutors will:

• Provide homework help when your child needs it, including evening and weekend tutoring sessions.
• Assist on difficult homework assignments, so your child not only learns the concepts, but also minimizes his or her frustration.
• Help your child catch up with missed skills and lessons; and get ahead on new ones.
• Motivate your child with instant feedback and recognition for every skill learned.

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With Sylvan’s online tutoring program, your child can get the perks of Sylvan tutoring without having to leave the comfort of home; a great solution if you live outside a Sylvan area! Our online tutors for reading and math are the same dedicated teachers you’ll find at our Sylvan centers, and they’re available for your child on a schedule that fits your needs.

Advantages to online tutoring:

• Easy scheduling:- Making time for your child’s education is a priority, but sometimes you can’t fit everything into a day! Online tutoring makes scheduling easier because there’s no drive time involved.
• An extra personal approach:- Our online tutors are experts in making personal connections and motivating kids over the computer, offering one-on-one attention that’s just right for your child. 
• Private tutoring:- If you have a teenager who’s hesitant to get tutoring help, online tutoring allows your teen (or any adult learner in your family) to learn in the privacy of home. Your teen can build skills, ask questions and master concepts at his or her own pace and style — without embarrassment.

Sylvan’s online tutors will:

• Develop a custom learning plan for your child in reading or math (including algebra).
• Engage your child in real time with a personal approach, allowing your child to ask questions and get instant feedback and encouragement. 
• Adapt lessons to your child’s skill level and pace, keeping your child engaged.
• Motivate and recognize your child for every skill learned, building his or her confidence. 
• Update you on your child’s progress, so you feel confident your child is learning just what he or she needs to know to be successful; both in the classroom and beyond. 

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Your 2nd grader is learning to put his or her ideas into words more than ever before. Helping make sure they have strong writing skills to communicate effectively will go a long way for the future.

Our 2nd grade writing tutors will help your child with writing assignments through personal instruction and an awesome rewards system. Don’t worry - they’ll also cover grammar and spelling as well as the critical organization skills to write a cohesive assignment.

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Your 3rd grader is taking on more challenges every day. And as the workload increases you can make sure that their writing skills keep up, making homework and assignments easier to complete.

Our 3rd grade writing tutors will give children confidence and help with composition and organization as well as spelling, grammar and writing skills. The personal instruction your child receives paired with our fun reward system will have your child performing at a higher level in no time.

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Your 4th grader is growing into such an interesting person if only his or her interest extended to writing and spelling! If your child needs extra writing help, 4th grade is the perfect age to take action.

Our 4th grade writing tutors do more than guide kids to better spelling, grammar and writing skills (though they do that too). Our tutors help children to discover a deeper level of confidence through a mix of personal instruction, positive feedback and fun rewards. You’ll see the difference in smiles as well as scores, from homework to the classroom.

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Many 5th graders struggle with writing skills. Through our 5th grade writing tutoring program, Sylvan tutors can help. Each writing lesson, designed with your child’s needs in mind, develops your child’s writing skills and boosts his or her confidence with bigger writing assignments. As your child grows more relaxed and adept with writing, you’ll love watching your child flourish.

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When you choose our 6th grade writing tutors, you can feel good about giving your child the writing help he or she needs. With our personal approach and fun motivation system, writing assignments become an opportunity for your child to hone writing skills and celebrate his or her unique voice. Our writing tutors ensure your 6th grader masters each skill before starting the next, building your child’s confidence and success one sentence at time.

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In seeking 7th grade writing help for your child, you’re giving your child a big edge. Our 7th grade writing tutors tailor their approach to your child’s exact writing needs; whether you want to help your child turn frustration into confidence, boredom into interest or B’s into A’s. Cheers to you for giving your child a way to succeed.

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Your 8th grader may have a day-to-day mindset, but you’ve got the big picture in mind. (And good for you for thinking big.) You know good writing skills are critical for getting into college, as well as getting and holding a job. If your teen is frustrated with, disinterested in, or unchallenged by his or her writing assignments, our 8th grade writing tutors can help.

Our 8th grade tutors excel at connecting with and motivating students in a personal way, creating a spark that builds your teen’s confidence and his or her appreciation for writing. Before you know it, you’ll be thinking even bigger for your 8th grader!

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By investing in 9th grade writing help, you’re ensuring your teenager gets a boost at the right time. Our 9th grade writing tutors guide teens through the demands of higher-level writing, using a personal approach and a fun rewards system to inspire better writing, stronger results and a greater enjoyment in writing.

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We put your 10th grader on the path to success, whether your aspirations include college or something else. Our 10th grade writing tutoring program builds the skills, techniques and confidence your teenager needs to become an effective writer. Using a personal teaching approach and cool rewards to motivate your teen, our writing tutors will help your teen thrive in 10th grade and beyond.

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We help your 11th grader approach high school’s big reports and papers with confidence. Using a personal approach, as well as instant feedback and rewards, our 11th grade writing tutors are experts at mentoring and motivating your teen. As your teen learns to master the skills and confidence associated with effective writing, you’ll be sleeping easier too. Approaching High-stakes Assignments with Confidence is our main focus.

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Our 12th grade tutors are here to make sure your senior has the writing skills to score higher on important exams and to complete college and job applications with polish. We make 12th grade writing help personal, so the skills your teen learns with Sylvan become lifelong habits and attitudes.

With our 12th grade writing tutoring, your child will learn how to:

• Utilize the writing process effectively, including prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing
• Apply composition techniques, including thesis statements, topic sentences, organized details and transitions
• Approach different types of composition and essay assignments, including descriptive, illustrative, compare and contrast, cause and effect and persuasive writing
• Learn from text–based assignments, including analyzing long passages, outlining main ideas, writing summaries and understanding the requirements of a major research paper

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In our Robotics camp, your child learns how to build and program a variety of robots using LEGO bricks and award-winning software. Along the way, your child learns new skills, makes friends and has a blast. (There’s something special about building with LEGO that makes Robotics camp oh-so-fun.) Build-a-Bot and Bot Lab are for grades 2-4 and 4-6.

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In our Coding for Kids camp, your child creates his or her own video games and animations. It’s a really cool way to introduce your child to 21st century skills, such as programming, problem solving and logic. By the end of camp, your child will design a video game that he or she can play with friends. How’s that for cool? Game Design is for grades 3-5 and 6-8. Creative Coding is for grades 3-8.

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Study Edge Camp, is an innovative learning curriculum designed by us. As your child’s workload and responsibilities go up, we can help stress come down. In our Study Edge camp, your son or daughter learns how to manage his or her time, get more organized, strategically plan projects and achieve goals. Cheers for that!

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Looking for ways to get your preschooler or kindergartener ready for elementary school? Using a kid-friendly mix of interactive lessons, fun games and expert teachers, our Early Reading Edge camp can help your child master the basics of reading. Early Reading Edge camp help the children to achieve the excellence in reading skills with ease.

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Fit4Algebra Summer camp is conducted here. We get kids in tip-top shape for algebra, using an engaging mix of activities to ensure math muscles are strong and fit. Algebra is one of the most charming subjects, induced with maximum usage of the intellect. Maths can open new avenue of solutions, which although inspired from numbers are yet great when applied on real life problems.

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Writing Summer camp is available with us. From writing movie reviews to crafting web copy, kids learn creative writing techniques and build a unique portfolio. This course enable you to grow in your mental collection of words and place them correctly on to the table during creative writing. Upliftment of confidence is the prime criteria of this course.

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In contrast to most SAT prep programs, Sylvan uses a proven mix of small-group instruction, independent learning, online resources and SAT practice tests. This comprehensive approach ensures that kids not only learn strategies for tackling every type of exam question (including the essay portion of the SAT), but they also can focus on the specific skill areas they need to improve.

With in-class SAT prep at Sylvan of Dubai - Al Barsha and Al Garoud, your teenager can take full advantage of:

• Small-group instruction on the skills and strategies that are needed to score high.
• Expert SAT tutors who know the college entrance exams inside and out.
• Personalized homework to improve the skills that need the most help.
• Flexible class hours to fit your teen’s busy schedule.

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Robotics for Kids uses fun, hands-on projects to get your child’s creative juices flowing. Your child will learn how to build and program robots with LEGO® bricks and software — all while making friends, developing new skills and having a great time with STEM. For many kids, robotics class is a highlight of their week.

To fully engage and challenge your aspiring engineer, computer programmer or scientist, we have several kids’ robotics programs available:

• Grades 2-4: Robotics 101 and 102
• Grades 4-6: Robotics 201 and 202

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Looking for one of the hottest after school programs around? You’ve got it with Coding for Kids, an innovative course featuring video game design and computer programming for kids in grades 3-8. These fun classes are perfect for kids who have great imaginations, like figuring out how things work or simply love technology.

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With Math Edge, our math mastery program for grades 1-5, you can give your child an edge in math in just a few hours per week. A favorite among kids, Math Edge uses a variety of brain-boosting activities to help your child solve problems in cool and engaging ways. 

With each math lesson, your son or daughter develops problem solving skills, as well as math proficiency, speed and accuracy. You’ll love seeing your child learn to think independently, build math confidence and have a lot of fun.

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Every child has unique study needs, whether your family is focused on getting those As or turning frustration into confidence. Some kids can benefit from school time management tips. Others need study tips to effectively take tests. And yet others need help managing advanced coursework as they prepare for college.

With our study skills program, your child gets the individual help he or she needs at the personal pace that works best. Depending on needs and study goals, our program covers the following skill sets:

• Study strategies to become an independent and effective student.
• School time management tips and organizational habits to better manage time and responsibilities.
• Active reading strategies, including reading comprehension strategies, to read better in every class.
• Active listening strategies and presentation skills to communicate clearly.
• Effective note taking strategies and how to use study tools, such as flash cards and color coding, to study efficiently and improve test scores.
• Test taking strategies to take tests and quizzes with confidence, tackle different types of tests and manage testing anxiety.
• How to research effectively, such as learning how to research a topic, evaluate sources and write a bibliography.
• How to write effectively, such as mastering all the steps of the writing process.
• How to be safe online, such as learning how to locate, evaluate and share digital information responsibly and other tips on how to be safe on the internet.
• How to navigate college admissions requirements, including a college admission essay.
• Job interview preparation, including job interview tips and how to write an effective resume and cover letter.

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Sylvan’s ACT prep program can help your teenager navigate this big test with ease, earning impressive scores along the way. Our expert ACT tutors will motivate and inspire your teen with a personal approach that takes the mystery out of the ACT test. You’ll not only see impressive ACT test scores, but you’ll also see your son or daughter grow with confidence. For many of our students, it only takes five to eight weeks to master the skills they need to raise their scores.

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In Advanced Reading Strategies, the student will learn how to master strategic reading skills that can help improve speed and comprehension. During each class, our advanced reading tutors will work with the student to:

• Identify and eliminate poor reading habits.
• Increase reading speed, comprehension and recall.
• Build the skills and strategies that effective readers use.
• Develop a flexible reading strategy based on the type of content being read.

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Our College Prep Writing program is an interactive way for your son or daughter to master the college application essay and build the research-based writing skills needed for college success. College Prep Writing is offered in a small group setting. Each two-hour class offers a lot of variety to keep your teen engaged.