Sylvan Math Essentials

Covers all math from K-8. Homework help is provided in addition to learning the underlying skills. Our teachers are familiar with both traditional and Everyday math. Our positive approach and emphasis on skill mastery ensure a greater understanding of math.

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Elementary Math

Does your child need help improving fluency with math facts and solving problems with confidence? Our caring, dedicated math tutors deliver lessons that are personalized, fresh and fun for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. This customized approach will allow your child to completely master each math skill before moving on to a new one. We’re here to help with:

• Addition
• Subtraction
• Multiplication
• Division
• Fractions
• Decimals
• Problem solving
• Geometry
• Measurement
• Time and money
• Pre-algebra
• And more!

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Reading

Through Mastery Learning, we teach students second grade and above how to read and comprehend that material. We focus on Word Analysis, Vocabulary and Comprehension. This program is perfect for either remediation or enrichment.

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Beginning Reading

This program, for 4 1/2 year olds up to second grade, teaches the fundamentals of reading. Many studies have been done researching how children learn to read. Their findings have been incorporated into this program. Repetition, varied activities and a positive approach all help make it easier to learn to read. When the teacher asks, "Who would like to read?", your child will eagerly raise his/her hand.

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Elementary Reading

It’s important for your child to develop a love of reading at an early age. After all, reading is a skill required for success in every subject area. Working together with you, our experienced reading tutors can pinpoint the support your child needs to build a strong foundation. We’ll tailor a personalized learning plan and instructional approach that will allow your child to make real progress in the following areas

• Phonemic awareness
• Phonics
• Syllabication
• Fluency
• Word analysis
• Vocabulary
• Reading comprehension
• And more!

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Writing

Course is for those in 4th grade and above. It teaches how to write: how to get ideas from in the head onto paper, how to organize those ideas into a coherent whole, and how to write so others understand what the writer is saying. This course is of particular interest to those who will eventually be taking the SAT or will need to write in their profession.

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Elementary Writing

Sylvan's writing programs work because your child will practice and master the same kind of writing that’s being taught in the classroom. With the help of our elementary school writing tutors, your fourth or fifth grader can build skills and confidence in the following areas:

• Master the five step writing process from pre-writing through publishing
• Use proper techniques for paragraph and essay development
• Increase vocabulary and improve spelling
• Improve grammar and usage skills, including parts of speech, subject-verb agreement, proper punctuation capitalization rules and more

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Elementary Study Skills

Our study skills program can help your child approach homework and studying with less stress and more confidence. We’re here to help your fourth or fifth grader develop the following skills:

• Organization and time management, including how to organize binders, utilize study time and set goals
• Note-taking, including listening skills, managing information and basic note-taking
• Reading and studying, including how to use notes and textbooks to study properly
• Test-taking strategies, including how to approach different types of test questions and prevent test-related stress and anxiety

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Elementary Homework Help

If your fourth or fifth grader needs help with homework, turn to Sylvan. With help from our tutors, your child will gain a thorough understanding of the assigned material - and you can relax knowing the work is complete, correct and ready to turn in on time. With the flexible scheduling options available at our center, help with homework is available when your child needs it, including evenings and weekends. Find out how we can help with homework in most subject areas today!

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