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By admin, April 12, 2010 7:02 am

SUMMER STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOPS. Learn time management, goal setting, learning styles, organization, note taking, outlining, reading for meaning, memory techniques, test-taking strategies, and test preparation. This small group workshop helps students study efficiently and effectively during the school year.

• August 16-August 27, 2010
• Mon-Fri, 1.5 hrs/day
• Morning and evening classes offered
• $375

SUMMER READING LIST. One-on-One Instruction. Do you spend your summer reminding your student to finish his/her required summer reading? If so, let Back to Basics help. Our experienced instructors will work one-on-one with your student to read, comprehend and retain his/her summer material. These sessions will give them the knowledge and confidence to carry out the required assignments related to reading, such as reports, projects and tests.

• All sessions held at our Center on Stone Hill Road
• Please call for customized schedule
• 15 hours of instruction
• More than 10% off our regular hourly fees
• $659

Final Deadline for Scheduling is August 9, 2010

SUMMER MATH PROGRAM. One-on-One Instruction. Summer is the perfect time to build and strengthen mathematics skills for the upcoming school year. Your student will work one-on-one with an experienced instructor to review and learn concepts and create fun ways to remember them. Each session is tailored to the individual student to meet his/her needs, interests, level of background knowledge and learning style. Homework will be given to reinforce the material learned during these interactive sessions.

• All sessions held at our Center on Stone Hill Road
• Please call for customized schedule
• 15 hours of instruction
• More than 10% off our regular hourly fees
• $659

Final Deadline for Scheduling is August 9, 2010

For 25 years, Back to Basics has been recognized as the area’s undisputed leader in one-on-one tutoring. In addition, the firm offers a unique Delaware private school for all grades. Back to Basics is the 2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

For more information, please visit www.backtobasicslearning.com or call 302-594-0754.

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By admin, March 17, 2010 5:32 pm

STEM is an acronym standing for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The desire to keep America as one of the leading nations in technology and scientific breakthroughs has created a push toward creating STEM schools. And although our economy has been somewhat unsteady in the past few years, science and engineering jobs are growing 70% faster than other positions. That means with the proper education and training, future students will be ready to jump into the employment pool.

President Barack Obama has realized the importance of STEM education. In November 2009, he made public the kickoff of several nationwide programs to create interest and lead students toward these four areas of study. The president cited three priorities for STEM education:

1. Allowing students to think critically in the four STEM subject areas by increasing STEM literacy.

2. Assuring that American students are no longer outperformed by other nations by improving the quality of math and science instruction in the classroom.

3. Expanding STEM career opportunities and education for groups such as women and minorities.

To help reach these goals, Obama has announced partnerships that will assist American students in becoming among the best in math and science over the next 10 years. They include Time Warner Cable, Sesame Street and Discovery Communications. To add tangible excitement and challenge to STEM education, the President has also announced that there will be a new science fair held annually at the White House.

In his words, “If you win the NCAA championship, you come to the White House. Well, if you’re a young person and you’ve produced the best experiment or design, you ought to be recognized for that achievement, too.” He added, “Scientists and engineers ought to stand side by side with athletes and entertainers as role models.” Well said, Mr. President.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.backtobasicslearning.com

For 25 years, Back to Basics has been recognized as the area’s undisputed leader in one-on-one tutoring. In addition, the firm offers a unique Delaware private school for all grades. Back to Basics is the 2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.