Learning Tips Archives

5 Books for 5th Graders to Read Over the Summer

Piqosity has curated this selection of five engaging books for 5th graders to read over the summer break to provide a resource for upper elementary students on the search for summer reading! Avoid summer learning loss — summer reading is vital for both maintaining and improving upon the reading skills students work so hard [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2022-07-11T10:54:32-05:00July 8th, 2022|English, Learning Tips|

Tried and True Tips for Virtual Learning

While virtual learning may have been around for longer than a couple of years, the COVID-19 pandemic is largely responsible for pushing remote learning into mainstream education. While remote options have made school easier for some, other students may struggle to keep up with their work as they adapt to a new way of [...]

By Josephine Schreiber|2022-05-19T16:08:43-05:00May 20th, 2022|Learning Tips, Teachers & Tutors|

Online After-School Programs – Math & English Enrichment at Piqosity

If you are interested in academic remediation, enrichment, or test prep for your child, you may be considering online after-school programs as a potential option. Such programs boast improved student grades or testing scores, but are they a good fit for your child? This article will dive into the pros and cons of virtual [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2022-04-08T12:35:07-05:00February 23rd, 2022|Learning Tips, Teachers & Tutors|

10 Books to Improve Vocabulary Acquisition

An enriched vocabulary yields improved communication and comprehension of English—Piqosity has curated this collection of books to improve vocabulary skills for the purpose of providing a resource for anyone looking to build and strengthen their vocabulary. These novels contain precise and imaginative diction, helping you develop your vocabulary and reading comprehension skills while being [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2024-10-11T14:22:42-05:00February 15th, 2022|ACT Test Prep, English, Favorites, ISEE Test Prep, Learning Tips, Piqosity News, SAT Test Prep|

Mental Math Strategies That Aren’t Just Gimmicks

Once students reach the point where counting on their fingers is no longer feasible but still need to do math in their heads, having good, reliable mental math strategies is essential. These skills, when properly developed, give us the ability to solve math problems quickly and efficiently. If you’re on the hunt for good mental [...]

By Josephine Schreiber|2021-12-02T14:03:05-06:00December 2nd, 2021|Learning Tips, Math|

Reducing Foreign Language Anxiety for Test Taking

If you are receiving classroom instruction in a language that is not your native tongue, you may sometimes experience foreign language anxiety. Like other forms of anxiety in general, foreign language anxiety stems from feelings of uneasiness and self-doubt, and, unsurprisingly, it’s easy to fall into a state of anxiousness when you’re surrounded by a [...]

By Josephine Schreiber|2022-01-05T11:52:30-06:00November 5th, 2021|ACT Test Prep, English, ISEE Test Prep, Learning Tips, SAT Test Prep|

Tips for Reluctant Readers: How to Foster A Love for the Written Word

If you’re looking for tips for reluctant readers, you are far from alone. Adults and children alike can struggle to see the appeal of spending an afternoon with their nosed buried in a book. Fortunately, it’s far from impossible to spark (or reignite) a love for reading at any age. [...]

By Josephine Schreiber|2024-06-05T17:31:16-05:00October 22nd, 2021|English, Learning Tips, Teachers & Tutors|

$Strategies for overcoming math anxiety$

5 Strategies for Overcoming Math Anxiety

For those who struggle with math, there are plenty of strategies for overcoming math anxiety. From practicing mindfulness to asking for extra help when you need it, there’s undoubtedly something that will work for you. In this article, we’ll cover what math anxiety is, what may cause it, and some helpful strategies and tips [...]

By Josephine Schreiber|2022-01-18T13:48:05-06:00September 27th, 2021|Learning Tips, Math|

Making Math Fun – Is it Possible to Capture all the Pokemon?

Illustration by Dr. Paul Hand of Unexpecteds.com. In the game of Pokemon Go, kids and adults alike are going crazy over trying to capture Pokemon by tossing Poke balls (illustration at left). But do you know the math behind the mania? This problem is a great example of how teachers or parents can make math more [...]

By Shelby Joe|2021-09-28T13:34:08-05:00August 25th, 2016|Learning Tips, Math|

Prevent Summer Slide: Research and Tips

Slides on Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas School is out but that doesn’t mean learning should stop; summer is an opportunity. Students who allow their brains to idle over summer risk a knowledge loss that leads to cumulative deficits year over year. Conversely, students who continue learning over the summer earn higher test [...]

By Shelby Joe|2021-09-28T13:37:41-05:00June 16th, 2016|Learning Tips, Piqosity News, Teachers & Tutors|

Courses

Publications

Support

About