Sigrid's Math Blog
Primary Focus: The transition from Middle School to High School Math

Any foundational math skill that should have been learned, but has not yet been learned is a gap in math. Let's look at an example. Students who reach grade 8 or higher who find math more difficult all of the sudden may have one or more math gaps. As frustration grows, they ask themselves: "Why has math become so difficult?" Maybe they are studying really hard, but it is just not enough. Since math concepts are cumulative, there may be some concepts that are missing from past

Are you asking yourself "Should I get a math tutor?" or "What does a math tutor do anyway?" To help you answer these questions, I will share with you what I do as a math tutor. My approach is all about building math confidence and building the student-tutor working relationship while supporting the student as they learn new concepts. To begin, I have a free consultation with either the parent and/or the student. This is typically a 15 to 20-minute conversation on the phone th

Consider these 5 advantages of using a one-to-one online tutoring service for math tutoring. Increased Customization and Engagement More Accommodating for Students and Parents Saves time Saves money Safer Online tutoring services offer better results Let's look at each of these advantages in more detail Increased Customization and Engagement Experienced math tutors have several resources they utilize in tutoring students. Online math tutors ( especially those using multiple m

Understanding why keep change flip works will make your student more successful in high school math. In about the 5th grade, your student may have heard the phrase "Keep Change Flip" when learning how to divide fractions. It is a mnemonic used in many 5th grade math classes to represent the steps to divide fractions. This worked great in middle school math and it got the student the right answer when used correctly. In high school, students need to understand why keep change