On July 7, 2010, the Connecticut State Board of Education adopted the new Common Core State Standards. While the Standards have yet to be implemented (and will most likely undergo further changes), what follows is a summary of the National and Connecticut State Elementary School (K-5) Math Standards (broken down into common categories). These will […]
Read MoreThe Common Core Standards are new standardized guidelines which call for reading and math to be taught in a different manner from how they were taught in the past – more deeply and with an eye for what is needed for today’s students to succeed both in college and in our global economy. Connecticut is […]
Read MoreImagine one test that predicts either your life’s failure, or your life’s bountiful future. Imagine one test that determines your opportunities and your ultimate happiness. What would that test look like? To some—mainly those high school juniors and seniors—that test is the SAT. Now to those who are older, we know that test does not […]
Read MoreFor many Fairfield students, the classroom setting feels incompatible with their learning styles. Unfortunately, due to classroom sizes and lack of resources, teachers can only provide limited attention to struggling students. Without the necessary time and resources, teachers easily overlook the issues afflicting their classrooms. Private tutoring addresses these issues, attuning your child towards academic […]
Read MoreAt the Learning Consultants, we offer knowledgeable teachers, from local Connecticut schools, with the skills and practice necessary to tutor your student in any discipline. Our chosen tutors bring experience from teaching students in high schools across Fairfield, Easton, Westport, Redding, New Canaan, Darien, Wilton, Ridgefield, Weston, and Norwalk. They are familiar with of the […]
Read MoreWhen a Fairfield high school student asks himself should he take the SAT or ACT tests, there are two questions to ask – Of the schools I am looking at, do they strongly prefer the SAT or ACT? Am I better at the SAT or ACT? The first question is easy to answer. If there […]
Read MoreFairfield County schools tout some of the best public school educations in the country. If you are a parent with a child who attends New Canaan, Wilton, Darien, or most any other high school in the county, you can bank on the following: A competitive academic environment with dedicated students and teachers. Well established connections […]
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