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Help Your Child Succeed in Math: Tips for Parents

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As a parent, you want your child to succeed in every subject, especially math. Math can be challenging for many students, but with the right support and strategies, your child can excel. Here are some practical tips for parents to Read More …

12/29/2023 Available Tutoring Sessions

Here are some current openings in my tutoring schedule. If you’d like to discuss starting tutoring, please use the contact form here. -Drew Laiche   Mondays: 3:30-4:15pm – Tuesdays: 7:00-8:00am 8:45-9:45am 1:45-2:45pm 8:15-9:00pm – Wednesdays: 8:00-9:00am 2:00-3:00pm 8:00-9:00pm – Thursdays: Read More …

How to Classify Numbers

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Apart from being part of our daily lives – counting money and measuring ingredients or temperature – numbers do have an identity, right? Absolutely! This post will take you on a tour through the world of number classification. The family Read More …

The Fundamental Theorems

What does it mean for something to be a Fundamental Theorem? The term “fundamental theorem” in mathematics is not exclusive to one particular theorem. Instead, it often refers to the most important theorem within a particular mathematical discipline. These are Read More …

Digging into Rational Exponents

So we’ve worked with exponents. We know the basic exponent properties. However, the lingering question is; What do we do with a rational exponent? We will derive a Rational Exponents/Radicals Formula that will help us easily convert between radicals and Read More …

Optimizing Math in Homeschool: Professional Math Tutoring

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Homeschooling, as an educational choice, has grown in popularity over recent years with parents seeking more control over their children’s learning environment. However, with the many benefits of homeschooling also come some challenges. Parents are tasked with teaching a broad Read More …

How to Find a Math Tutor in Portland, Oregon

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Comprehensive Guide to Hiring a Math Tutor in Portland, Oregon I. Introduction II. Understanding Your Child’s Needs III. Exploring Potential Tutors in Portland IV. Contacting Tutors V. Appraising Tutors VI. Making an Informed Decision VII. Concluding Thoughts   For some students Read More …

Setting Standards in Math Tutoring

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Know What To Look For In A Math Tutor Looking for a quality math tutor can feel like a treasure hunt sometimes. There’s a lot of “X marks the spot” but no actual treasure. I know it can be a Read More …

Factoring Quadratics: Tricks of the Trade

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You’re probably getting more familiar with quadratic expressions and equations. They’re those algebraic expressions with an that seem to pop up everywhere in your math studies. Right? I’m Drew Laiche, from Portland Math Tutor, LLC, and I’m here to help Read More …

Constructivism in Practice: A Math Tutor’s Perspective

Constructivist Math Tutoring

As a private math tutor, I’ve had the privilege of seeing firsthand the moment when a concept “clicks” for a student. That spark of comprehension, the joy of understanding, is what makes tutoring such a rewarding job. But as any Read More …