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Blast Off with Katherine Johnson and the Moonshot Computers! Millions of people watched Neil Armstrong take his first steps on the moon in July 1969, but few of them appreciated the math that helped him get there! For years, the …
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At A Grade Ahead, our day-to-day focus is empowering students through educational enrichment in math, English, and science. We also understand that getting back into the swing of school after summer, while exciting, can pose its own challenges. Let’s explore …
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Most people have heard the common phrase “mind over matter”. Usually, it is used to encourage someone to work through a tough situation, whether that be finishing a long homework assignment, running an extra lap during soccer practice, or working …
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It is September in Central Ohio, which means schools are back in session. With the start of a new school year, parents are bombarded by information about their child’s academic curriculum. At A Grade Ahead, we are here to help! …
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The focus of this month’s blog comparing the book versus its film adaptation is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Lee was a unique individual and won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel, and she was also involved in …
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Adventures in the History of Zero! Zero, which literally counts nothing, is really a hero in modern life. We see it everywhere from stores, where it distinguishes between $34 and $304, to popular culture, where it is a derogatory term …
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At A Grade Ahead, we provide superior academic enrichment for our students. Time spent in our classrooms is vital to academic growth. While classroom time is important, time spent outside the classroom can also be a great learning opportunity. A …
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea – Exploring the Depths Recently, A Grade Ahead 6th Grade English enrichment classes explored science fiction writing. As a tribute to Sci-Fi fans, I decided to choose a book versus the movie that both highlights …
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Celebrating Ada Lovelace’s Vision From navigating us home to calculating pi to as many digits as possible, computers can be programmed to do many things we take for granted. It is sometimes difficult to pinpoint the exact moment that computers …
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At A Grade Ahead, we provide superior academic enrichment for our students. Time spent in our classrooms is vital to academic growth. While classroom time is important, taking breaks and enjoying time outside the classroom is also important for every …
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