Math Blog | Portland Math Tutor, LLC | Online Math Tutoring - Part 4

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Derivation of the Quadratic Formula; A Mystery Unravelled

2022-03-012023-06-22 mrLaiche

Student working on math at a chalkboard

Taming the Quadratic Formula Here we are going to unravel the secrets behind one of the most essential tools in algebra: the quadratic formula. The quadratic formula has been the bane of many a math students’ first year algebra experience. Read More …

Math Classes of the IB, How to Decide?

2022-02-012023-06-22 mrLaiche

How to Choose the Right IB Math Class for High School Are you a high school student who’s unsure about which math classes of the IB to enroll in for the next school year? Making this decision can be challenging, Read More …

Online Resources: How to Utilize Khan Academy

2021-12-012023-06-17 mrLaiche

Painting of student using computer in style of Picasso.

KhanAcademy.org As a parent, you want the best for your child, especially when it comes to their education. If your middle school or high school student is struggling with math, you may be wondering how you can support their learning Read More …

The Quadratic Formula; A Multi-Tool for Algebra

2019-10-102023-06-18 mrLaiche

Graph of a parabola

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 …

Does My Student Really Need a Math Tutor?

2017-01-172023-06-12 mrLaiche

Abstract painting of an Overwhelmed Teacher

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 …

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Mr. Laiche is nice and easy to work with. He taught me a lot during my pre-calculus semester. His online whiteboards are useful because you can reference past work and he is always available for questions, even during non-tutoring hours. I highly recommend!

maya kekona

6/10/2024

Mr. Laiche was instrumental in catching our daughter up in Algebra after an extended illness that caused her to miss over a month of classes. He is well worth the investment!

Jodi Lynn

6/12/2018

We really appreciated Drew’s support through precalc. My son found him to be very supportive. I think he was able to expand my son's thinking around math. He is a professional math tutor and the online tutoring was very convenient. We will definitely work with him again in the future as needed.

Christine Gray (Gray)

12/03/2024

After calling around a few places for a math tutor, Drew at Portland Math Tutoring was quick to respond with availability, prices & a thorough explanation as to what math tutoring will accomplish . With online schooling due to the pandemic, math started to be a struggle for our new middle-schooler. As parents, we had tried teaching to him ourselves, but essentially could not explain or even begin to understand the new Common Core math to help our son understand. After the first online session with Drew, our son felt very comfortable, because Drew was able to explain and connect with him about math. It's been a few months & our son is feeling confident in math & looks forward to his online sessions. Drew is a professional with clear communication & I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a math tutor.

Tracy Williams

1/25/2021

Drew has patiently worked with my child almost weekly since 2019 going into 8th grade and when she was in online school during the pandemic. He has provided consistent support for high school math, helping with review of material as well as preparation for tests and exams. I highly recommend the Portland Math Tutor.

Katelin Brewer-Colie

6/27/2023

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.

Megan Loepp

4/27/2021

Mr. Laiche is an incredible math tutor. He's not only helped our son with pre-calculus, but now our daughter with geometry. He's patient, approachable and takes the time to explain concepts in a way that is easier to absorb than in the classroom with multiple students and limited time. We highly recommend.

Heidi and Jason Effmann

6/12/2018

Drew has a great rapport with our 13-year old son who is geeking out on math. He looks forward to his tutor sessions with Drew and seems to absorb everything he is learning. We have even recommended Drew to a couple other families who are equally pleased with their kids’ improvement in math.

Christine Egan

6/12/2019

Drew is a very effective and sensible tutor.
My son is able to maintain a steady pace of understanding in his math class, thanks to Drew.

vivaldy Ma

5/06/2023