If you’re looking to improve your vocabulary, you should consider becoming familiar with Latin and Greek word roots. It may seem counterintuitive to look to another language when trying to better understand your own, but Latin and Greek roots
What is area?
Areas refer to the space within a two-dimensional object. These include 2D shapes such as squares and triangles. In the real world, area can measure things such as the space provided by a
Authors have a wide variety of reasons for communicating with readers. When reading a book or other piece of writing, it is incredibly important to understand the author’s purpose for writing down the words in front of you. When
An atom is the smallest unit of matter that forms a chemical element. Everything in nature, from the air we breathe to the cells in your body, are made of atoms. That means every state of matter, whether solid,
In learning to read and analyze literature, students will see these terms pop up again and again. Being able to recognize literary devices – linguistic or writing techniques meant to produce a specific effect – is an important part
What Are Literal Equations?
Have you ever been studying math for test prep and you come across a problem where it’s an equation but there are only letters? Maybe there are a few numbers sprinkled in, but, predominantly, it’s a
Are you struggling with Math? In this episode, Ralston will talk about things students should keep in mind when learning mathematical concepts as well as some tips for what students should focus on understanding. Read the
When it comes to the English section of the ACT or the Writing and Language section of the SAT, having a firm grasp on some of the essential punctuation rules can really put students at an advantage. A great
I have to learn Latin?
Not quite. Many students might make a face when told they should learn Latin and Greek word roots. A student learning and speaking English might wonder what the point in learning
Do you ever look at a chart and feel like the numbers jumble together? Have you ever taken a glance at a graph and had no idea what’s going on? Even if you’re confident in your ability to read
