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Category: Math Aids

10 Essential Study Skills for High School Math Success

2025-02-252025-10-20 Mr. Laiche
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Excelling in high school math requires more than just attending classes; you also need good study habits. Unlike other subjects that rely heavily on memorization, math requires logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to apply concepts in different contexts. Read More …

Math Aids, Resources

Establish a Strong Foundation in Middle School Math

2025-01-222025-01-22 Mr. Laiche
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Middle school math sets the stage for your child’s academic success. Learn why it’s a critical transition, key topics to focus on, and actionable strategies to support their math journey.

Math Aids, Math Blog, Parent SupportBuilding math confidence, ek, Math foundation, Math skills for students, Math Tutoring, Middle School Math, Portland math tutoring, Preparing for high school

How to Classify Numbers

2023-07-232025-02-10 Mr. Laiche
Number Classification; Family Tree

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 …

Math Aids, Math BlogNumber Classification, Student Guide

The Fundamental Theorems

2023-07-162025-02-14 Mr. Laiche

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 …

Math Aids, Math Blogek, Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

How to: Rationalizing the Denominator for Students

2023-06-212023-07-03 Mr. Laiche
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Rationalizing the Denominator Hello there! I’m Drew Laiche, the founder of Portland Math Tutor, LLC. Over the years, I’ve helped numerous students conquer their fear of math, and today I’d like to talk about a topic that often poses a Read More …

Math Aids, Math Blogek, Irrational Numbers, Rational Numbers, Student Guide

The Benefits of Learning Geometric Constructions

2022-12-072023-06-24 Mr. Laiche
geometer's compass

Learning Geometric Constructions Geometry is a fundamental branch of mathematics that helps students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning skills. In particular, there are many benefits of learning Geometric constructions that can be valuable to middle school and high Read More …

Article, Math Aids, Math BlogGeometry, High School Math, Parent Guide

To The Power of… : A Guide to Exponent Properties

2022-09-062025-02-15 Mr. Laiche
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Exponent Properties Whether you’re preparing for an exam or simply want to enhance your math skills, this article is your crash course on Exponent Properties. 1. The Product Property: The Product Property states that when multiplying two exponential expressions with Read More …

Math Aids, Math Blog, ResourcesHigh School Math, Student Guide

8 Math Strategies for Success: A Guide for Middle and High School Students

2022-07-162023-06-20 Mr. Laiche
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Success in Math Class Students strive to succeed in math, but success isn’t just about numbers and equations. Think about a time when you finally understood a tricky math problem—it likely wasn’t just about memorizing steps, but truly grasping the Read More …

Math Aids, Math Blog, ResourcesHigh School Math, Middle School Math, Student Guide, Study Strategies

Proven Study Strategies for Learning Math

2022-07-022025-02-14 Mr. Laiche
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Proven Study Strategies for Learning Math Here are some effective study strategies for learning math. We understand the challenges of mastering math concepts and achieving academic success. Here, we will explore some proven strategies that can enhance your math learning Read More …

Article, Math Aids, Math BlogStudent Guide, Study Strategies

Exploring the Benefits of Graphing Calculators in Learning Math

2022-05-012023-07-10 Mr. Laiche
Graphing Calculator

Why Graphing Calculators Whether you’re a budding mathematician or just starting your journey in the subject, graphing calculators can be a valuable tool that opens up new possibilities for understanding math concepts. There are are many benefits of graphing calculators Read More …

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    Drew worked with my 13 year old daughter throughout the summer. This greatly improved her confidence and her aptitude. She had been taking algebra in 8th grade, during her sessions they dove into concepts she was struggling with working ahead to geometry. Definitely a very logical approach to tutoring, and my daughter listened to Drew, much more than me! I feel like he showed a great deal of patience, overall was a positive experience and worth the price.
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    Drew has been an amazing support for my daughter. For the past few years he has helped her understand more of algebra and geometry with one-on-one sessions, personalized homework, access to focused online learning, and feedback. It has made such a difference. Thank you, Drew!
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    Our daughter is in 7th grade and taking Compacted Math via distance learning within PPS. Having Mr. Laiche as a tutor has helped tremendously and her confidence in math has increased as a direct result of Mr. Laiche’s guidance and explanations during the tutoring sessions. Excellent value for your time and money. We plan to continue her tutoring once in-person school resumes. Highly recommend!
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    Drew is fantastic! We worked with him for the first time thru all of distance learning and will continue with him once the girls are back in school as well. He’s very patient and communicative. Our oldest daughter chose to switch to compact math because she “felt more confident” since starting math tutoring with Drew, and our youngest “doesn’t hate math anymore” :) We highly recommend Drew - in fact our 2 closest family friends use him too.
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    My son is a freshman at Lincoln high school and is taking two advanced math courses. With the current restrictions on face-to-face or online teaching time we thought we would try a tutor. Mr. Laiche and his services are a great resource. He is very easy to work with and Andrew really enjoys his teaching style. We would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a little additional teaching for any reason.
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    Drew has worked with our sixth grade son over the past year and has been wonderful--patient and warm and funny. My son is a bit slow to warm up and shy but after each session wraps up, he seems excited about what they covered and where he's at. Their working together has no doubt made a significant difference in terms of where my son's mathematical understanding is at now--we're grateful we found Drew!
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