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AP Calculus AB: How Tutors Can Help You Score a 5

Looking to score a 5 on the AP Calculus AB exam? In this blog post, we’ll discuss how AP Calculus AB tutors can help you achieve your goal. From personalized instruction to practice exams, discover how to maximize your learning with the right support.

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Empowering Girls in STEM: Tips to Encourage Pursuing STEM Education and Careers

The world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) has been predominantly male for far too long. It's time to break the cycle and empower girls to pursue STEM education and careers. With the right support and encouragement, girls can excel in these fields and make a positive impact on the world. Here are some tips on how to encourage girls to pursue STEM education and careers.

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5 Tips for Students Who Are Getting Ready for the AP Exams

Students know that May and the weeks that lead up to it can be especially busy, with finals, school activities, and spring break plans instantly filling up their calendars. And if you’re one of the hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of high school students who take AP classes each year, one event is likely taking a significant chunk of your time and focus—and it also happens to be right around the corner—the AP exams.

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Follow These 7 Tips to Ensure You Get the Most Out of Tutoring

The success of your tutoring session doesn’t lie in the hands of your tutor alone. Tutoring is a two-way street, and what makes it effective is the relationship and readiness of the student and the tutor. This means that just as tutors come prepared with their materials, supplies, and strategies, students must also do the same to make sure they get the most out of tutoring. Here are more helpful tips to help you maximize the benefits of private tutoring and ensure your learning success.

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Why Is Feedback Important in Learning, and What Makes It Effective?

Constructive feedback builds self-confidence, keeps students accountable, and encourages motivation and engagement, which is why it is one of the pillars of every Stemly tutoring lesson. Our tutors understand the importance of feedback in learning, and our students know that they can rely on our feedback process to make the most out of their tutoring programs.

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Top 3 Reasons Stemly Loves Working with Women STEM Tutors

Despite being underrepresented, women in STEM have always made significant contributions in the fields of science and technology, mathematics, medicine, engineering, and space travel, among others—from Marie Curie’s pioneering research in radioactivity to NASA mathematicians Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, and Dorothy Vaughan’s groundbreaking work that made launching rockets and astronauts into space possible to the positive impact of women STEM tutors and teachers in education.

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7 Easy Tips for Students Who Want to Stay Productive During the Holidays

With all the free time now on your hands, it’s easy to get swept away by all the season’s festivities. And before you know it, you’re a day out from going back to school and find yourself scrambling to finish homework and reading assignments you may have been assigned over the winter break. We’re all for experiencing the magic of the season with your friends and loved ones, but for students like you, setting time aside to stay productive during the holidays should also be at the top of your priorities.

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6 Types of Students That We Help at Stemly Tutoring

Low grades and poor test results are sure indications that a child can benefit from virtual tutoring, but these are not the only reasons that encourage parents and students to seek private instruction. In fact, our STEM tutoring experts also work with students who are already getting good grades and excelling in their classes.

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Meet Our Newest Tutors: Kisha and Daniel

Our CEO Alexa ensures that each of our students is working not only with a qualified tutor but also someone who is passionate about learning, a good role model who inspires students to always strive to do their best, and committed to helping students gain confidence in their academic skills. That is why we are extremely proud to have Kisha and Daniel join the Stemly Tutoring team!

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How Lessonspace Makes Virtual Tutoring a Breeze for Tutors and Students

Not all online learning tools and platforms are created equal. One of the best online learning tools specifically designed for effective virtual tutoring is also one that our Stemly tutors and students personally love—Lessonspace. Read on to find out why Lessonspace is best for virtual tutoring.

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Virtual Tutoring Is the Best Way for Students to Learn, Here Are 7 Reasons Why

While edtech is not an entirely new concept, its rise in popularity in the last couple of years has ushered in a new era of learning. Traditional in-person learning is no longer the only way for students to access education. And for students and parents who need additional academic support, this also means realizing that virtual tutoring is the best way for students to learn.

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What is School-Life Balance? 7 Best Tips to Help You Achieve It

In recent years, work-life balance has become an important consideration for many employers and employees alike. You’ve probably heard it being talked about in the media or even by your parents at home. More and more businesses are now realizing that ensuring their employees strike a balance between their professional and personal lives is an important aspect of a progressive work environment. But those in the workforce are not the only ones who experience the struggles of maintaining a healthy state of mind inside and outside the workplace.

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4 Important Things to Look for When Choosing a Math and Science Tutor

Whether it’s to improve grades and help with exams or to get a headstart and prepare for more advanced classes, parents and students are now realizing the importance of having a private tutor. Particularly, in math, science, and other STEM subjects that have always been more challenging for many students. However, not all tutoring services are created equal. With plenty of options available, it’s important to ensure that you’re working with someone who’s the right fit for you. Below, we listed some key factors to consider and important qualities to look for to help you in choosing a math and science tutor.

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Do You Really Need a STEM Tutor? How One-on-One STEM Tutoring Can Help You

One-on-one STEM tutoring is especially important not only because many students often find math and science subjects the most challenging but also because STEM education teaches skills that are crucial in every student’s academic journey—and even in later life. So whether a student thinks STEM subjects are right up their alley or something that causes a lot of stress and anxiety, one-on-one STEM tutoring can offer the type of support and individualized attention they can’t always get in the classroom.

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7 Back-to-School Readiness Tips to Ease You into the New School Year

The first day of school always seems to sneak up on you. Most of the time, you end up spending the final days of summer in a last-minute rush to get things done before classes open. However, you can easily avoid the back-to-school stress and panic by giving yourself ample time to prepare. How? Read on to find out our top back-to-school readiness tips!

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Which AP Classes Should You Take? 5 Things to Consider Before Choosing the Best AP Classes for You

Getting into the college or university of your dreams begins with building an impressive high school transcript. If you want to stand out, your application must highlight your areas of interest and ability to complete rigorous coursework. And one way to make sure the college admissions team pays closer attention to your application is through advanced placement (AP) classes. But how do you choose the best AP classes for you?

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Why Do Some Students Struggle With Math More Than Others?

If you’ve ever found yourself dreading the day of your Calculus test or spending hours trying to make sense of all the signs, letters, and numbers in your Algebra homework, you’re not alone. Math seems to be one of those universal struggles for all students–whether you’re a sixth grader or a grad student. As exciting and interesting a subject as it is, math is just one of those things that you either love or hate. And for a lot of students, it’s mostly the latter.

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Summer of STEM: STEM Summer Reading List for Students of All Ages

As fun as it is to lounge at the pool, relax at the beach, or get extra hours of screen time, it’s also a good idea to take a break from all your summertime activities and enjoy some downtime. And what better way to do it than picking up a book or two from our STEM summer reading list?

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