Learning Resources in Tri-Cities
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Video Tips For Academic Success
Club Z! professional tutors discuss tips and commonly asked questions for a variety of academic topics. Keep Reading »
SAT Scores for TN Universities
Do you have the SAT scores do you need to get into one of the top colleges and universities? This side-by-side comparison shows scores for the middle 50% of enrolled students. If your scores fall within or above these ranges, you're on target for admission to one of these top colleges in TN. Keep Reading »
ACT Scores for TN Universities
What ACT scores do you need to get into one of the top colleges or universities? This side-by-side comparison of scores shows the middle 50% of enrolled students. If your scores fall within or above these ranges, you're on target for admission to one of these top colleges. Keep Reading »
Math Common Core
Math Common Core State Standards require greater focus by teachers and deeper knowledge by students than many previous state standards. Students will need to accurately calculate equations, understand concepts, and accurately select the best mathematical concept or equation. Keep Reading »
Reading Common Core
The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy build on the best of existing standards and reflect the skills and knowledge students will need to succeed in college, career, and life. Understanding how the standards differ from previous standards-and the necessary shifts they call for-is essential to implementing the standards well. Keep Reading »
Science Common Core
The Next Generation Science Standards majorly shifts science education by integrating life, physical, and earth sciences with engineering and technology. The new science standards emphasize scientific practices including asking questions, constructing models, planning investigations, analyzing data, using math, forming explanations, evidence based argument, and communication. Keep Reading »
How to Improve In Reading & Writing
How can you learn to read and write better? To write better, you must learn to read better. To consciously evaluate your writing you must become more conscious of reading behaviors. Finally, throughout our education and employment we are expected to be able to read far more complicated texts than we are expected to write. Keep Reading »
How to Excel in STEM
Barbara Oakley is a professor of engineering at Oakland University in Michigan. Drawing on neuroscience and cognitive psychology, as well as techniques from top teachers in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields, Oakley examines how people learn - and why many struggle with - these disciplines. Keep Reading »
5 Ways to Improve your SAT Score
To prep for the Reading Test on the SAT, make it a point to read more non-fiction outside the classroom. While reading, do so actively asking yourself what the author's primary purpose is and what is the tone he uses. This will help you with the passages on the Reading Tests and help boost your score on the Reading Test of the New SAT. Keep Reading »
5 Ways to Improve your ACT Score
If your first (or second) ACT score isn't quite what you were hoping for, you probably plan to take the test again. Here are some simple ways to boost your score and improve your college acceptance and scholarship odds. Keep Reading »
Improve 2 Letter Grades in 60 Days
Learn how to improve your academic performance up to 2 letter grades in 60 days with in-home tutoring services from Club Z! Keep Reading »
Top 10 Study Skills Tips For All Students
Discover 10 tips for listening better, reading better, and studying better... and that's just the beginning! Keep Reading »
Top 10 Questions When Selecting A Tutor
There are many factors that should be taken into consideration when choosing a tutor for your student. This decision shouldn't be taken lightly, as it can affect your child's long-term growth in school and life. We have compiled the following list of frequently asked questions regarding Club Z! and the tutor selection process. Keep Reading »