How to take great notes
Taking good notes requires students to evaluate, organize and summarize information. It's a key survival skill your child will need through high school and beyond.
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Top-10 high-tech math tutors
These guilt-free video games, software, and phone apps allow kids to indulge their gaming habits while pumping up their math muscles.
Parent-Teacher Conference Prep
These tips and questions will help you make the most of your parent-teacher conference.
Why is algebra so important?
Algebra is known as a gatekeeper subject, so when should your child take it?
Getting ready for middle and high school reading
Middle- and high schoolers interpret, analyze, and discuss more-advanced texts. Here are the tools they'll need to succeed.
Your fourth grader and reading
In fourth grade, children read across subject areas, thereby building more complex research and analytical skills.
Components of Effective Reading Instruction
What are the elements of effective reading instruction for kids who have trouble learning to read? What can parents do at home to develop pre-reading skills and reinforce classroom learning? A reading expert answers those questions here.
What's All the Fuss About? Evolution, Intelligent Design and Science Education
Where states, school boards and the courts stand on the place of evolution in the science curriculum.
Fruit Fractions
Here's a clever and tasty way to review fractions with your child.
Apple Seed Addition
Try this tasty and fun way to practice addition.
