SAT Math Practice Test #2, 2019 with download

The best way to prep for the SAT is to take the practice tests that are offered on the college board website. This video highlights SAT Math Practice Test #2. In this video series I work the math portions of Read More …

Derivative of the Absolute Value Function

In this video I show the steps to take a derivative of the absolute value function. Portland Math Tutor on YouTube

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 …