Test prep & study skills

For a major admissions test, start two to three months ahead. For school tests, one to two weeks of short daily review is usually enough.Read the guide: How to Make a Study Plan for a Big Test

Yes. Test anxiety does not always show up in grades, so watch for signs like stomachaches, poor sleep before tests or going blank on material they knew at home.Read the guide: How to Help Your Child with Test Anxiety

Kids can start with picture notes in kindergarten. Written key-word notes usually fit around third grade, and a split-page method around fifth grade, but go by your child's reading and writing comfort rather than age alone.Read the guide: How to Teach Your Child Note-Taking: A Simple Step-by-Step Method

Rules of thumb exist—often roughly ten minutes per grade level per night as a broad ceiling for elementary—but intended purpose, school policy, subject load and individual needs matter more than a universal chart.Read the guide: How Much Homework Is Too Much?

Not if you frame it well. Present the tutor as a coach for one skill, like a sports coach. Many confident, high-achieving kids use tutors too.Read the guide: How to Tell If Your Child Needs a Tutor

No. 1-on-1 gives full attention, but small groups can be just as useful for practice, enrichment and motivation. The best format is the one that fits your child's goal and personality.Read the guide: 1-on-1 Tutoring or a Group Class? A Decision Guide