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Test prep doesn’t have to be overwhelming: Teach them to speak test

The language used on exams is unlike any other language. Break down the more unspecific terms that educators sometimes take for granted. It may also be helpful to make a list of the most common words used in test instructions. Remember telling a student to read the directions is not enough if they cannot understand the directions....

Check out this cool Japanese multiplication using lines!

Check out the video below Japanese Multiplication - Multiply Using Lines (Math...

Students: Organize your stuff

As a part of our Tips on How to Stay Organize series, organizing your school supplies early will give you the best chances of managing all of your work throughout the year. It is suggested that for the first day of school, you bring the materials that you want to put in your locker. It is great to have a binder, folder, notebook and loose leaf paper for each major subject. For your pencil case, include blue and black pens for writing, red pens for correcting, whiteners (liquid is better), highlighters in several colors, paper pins, number two pencils, lead/mechanical pencils (with 0.9 lead, because everybody will have 0.7, and if they ask you for lead you won’t have to spare any because you don’t have their lead type), extra lead, erasers, and colored pencils. Each of these items has a specific purpose Have a place to put papers for each class. Don’t just stuff them in your textbook or backpack. You need to keep track of things so you can verify grades with teachers and ace those upcoming quizzes and tests. Get a separate notebook for each individual class. It might seem like a good idea to have one huge five subject note-book for all your classes because there is less to forget, but honestly, do you really want to bring three classes worth of notes and homework home if you only need the things from one? If you don’t want to get separate notebooks, at least get two or three subject ones. Color code your school materials for each class. It is very important to keep everything for the subject together. Write your name, teacher, and subject on each notebook. Use duct tape and a permanent marker for this. To make it appear cooler, you can add pictures, doodles, and stickers (as long as it doesn’t get too messy). Get your locker and backpack/tote in good shape. It is impossible to be organized if your locker is jammed with loose handouts, old folders, and broken pencils or when your backpack is filled with gum wrappers and scraps of paper. Clear everything out! Throw out all the stuff that is obviously garbage, and then sort through the rest....

Back to School: Tips on how to stay organized

The summer has come to an end and now it is time to get back into a regular school routine. Back to school time can be an exciting time to reconnect with friends and start fresh in a new grade. Every new school year comes with new responsibilities, increased expectations, but the secret to staying on top of it all is to stay organized. Follow these 4 tips to staying organized. 1. Using a Planner Obtain and use a planner. A planner is an indispensable tool for middle and high school. Its pages can hold homework assignments, doctor’s appointments, club meetings, sports practices, parties, and more. The ideal planner is neat and organized and gives you a quick and easy way to see your schedule and assignments for the day, week, and month. Some schools give out or sell planners (these often contain useful school information), and a lot require you to have one. Even if your school does not, go buy one of your own- it is a valuable tool for every student. Write things down so you don’t forget them. Now that you have your planner, use it! A planner is a tool–it needs to be used to be effective. Anytime something comes up, or when you have homework to do, write it down in your planner. Consult your planner every night to see if you have to prepare for any upcoming events and to see what homework you have...

SciMath Education owner completes Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Entrepreneurship Program

As SciMath Education gears up for the new school year, owner Rebecca Zeni will apply the learning experiences of a lifetime she gained over the last four months to SciMath Education. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Entrepreneurship Program is an elite national entrepreneurship training program created by Babson College and conducted by the business school faculty at Harold Washington College. The program provided a diverse and talented group of 24 Chicago small business leaders who made up the Chicago Cohort 18. The Cohort 18 was created to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing greater access to education, capital, and business support services. The goal was for the business leaders to create a growth plan for their businesses. They spent over 100 hours in classroom lectures and projects before completing the program on August 18. “The program gave me the opportunity to refine many of our services. Having the chance to learn from other small business owners and the fantastic faculty of the program has been incredibly valuable.” Zeni said. City College of Chicago Harold Washington College, partnered with Goldman Sachs and Babson College for the 10,000 Small Businesses Entrepreneurship Program (10KSB) in 2010, since then they have helped train over 500 businesses. This year, Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcomed Cohort 18 on May 10. Blankfein announced a $10 million commitment to 10KSB, to extend the Chicago program through 2020. The commitment will build on to the initial $25 million commitment. Beginning in May, the Chicago Cohort 18 connected with their peers over the next 15 weeks. They worked together through practical business education delivered through intense, interactive classroom sessions, and also spent four to six hours a week outside of the classroom on projects. “I was able to look at areas where we can grow, allowing us to expand our offerings. I look forward to rolling out new features as the school year progresses, as well as next summer where we will introduce One-Week Summer Bridge Courses in Math to help with the transition from one school year to the next” Zeni said. Babson College, widely regarded as the top entrepreneurial education institution in the U.S., partnered with leadership from Goldman Sachs to produce the curriculum. Babson and Goldman Sachs work with community colleges around the country to deliver the program to owners of established businesses that are doing well but want to do...