The Quadratic Formula; A Multi-Tool for Algebra

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Solving a quadratic equation means that we are looking for an x-value that will result in an output of zero. In other words, we are looking for the coordinate pair (x, 0). In certain situations, factoring is the quickest, if Read More …

Quadratic Solutions with The Discriminant

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It is common that we need to know how many solutions a quadratic equation may have. However, we don’t necessarily need to go through the hassle of using the Quadratic Formula to figure out what the solutions actually are. The Read More …

YouTube Channel

I am very happy to announce that I now have an active YouTube channel. I am posting videos for current clients that need a little help between our tutoring sessions. I’m also posting videos on general math content that students Read More …

New To Instagram

Follow me on my new instagram account @PortlandMathTutor.  I’m enjoying the summer and getting ready for the next school year by brushing up on some old material. #PortlandMathTutor

2019 Summer Math Program

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Summer is just around the corner and Portland Math Tutor, LLC is taking reservations for the summer math program. Weekly math tutoring sessions can help students get back on track or get ahead. I have had many successes working with Read More …

Jump Ahead This Summer!

Hopefully, your student has had a successful year in their math class. And now, summer is right around the corner. Students are anxiously awaiting  the end of the school year, however, the summer months are not ideal if we consider Read More …

Does My Student Really Need a Math Tutor?

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Why hire a Math tutor?!? We ask a lot from school teachers today, with class sizes ranging from 25 to 40 students. Math teachers have a student load upwards of 180 students throughout a given week. Many teachers see each Read More …

Do You Need a Math Tutor?

Your child may already be showing signs that they could benefit from a Math tutor. Slipping grades are an immediate concern but a lack of enthusiasm in furthering their learning in Math may be the first signal that your child Read More …