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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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Most young people dream of a dozen different careers long before they reach college. Kids get excited to be teachers, veterinarians, firefighters, et cetera. Before the age of ten, I’d planned out plenty of dream jobs: engineer, restaurant owner, writer, …
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At A Grade Ahead, while our day-to-day focus may be empowering students through educational enrichment in math and English, we also understand the importance of other subjects! Did you know that A Grade Ahead offers science courses for students in …
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Part III: Spotlight on Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727)! Have you heard about the apple that fell on Sir Isaac Newton’s head, causing him to be curious about gravity and planetary motion? While that story may not be true, it has …
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In our English enrichment classes, A Grade Ahead teaches intensive grammar and style lessons to help students develop their writing skills. I’ve compiled a short list of lessons that students often forget to apply. As a university student studying English, …
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Part I: The Origins of Algebraic Thinking and the Modern Number System Have you ever had to solve a word problem with an unknown quantity? For example, “There are 4 apples in a basket. The apples and the basket together …
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Winter in central Ohio and much of the United States usually brings frigid temperatures, snowy landscapes, and slushy sidewalks. These conditions often deter people from spending time outside. At A Grade Ahead, however, we know it is important to stay …
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I have always wanted to see the stage version of Wicked, but unfortunately, that has yet to come to fruition. However, the 2024 film Wicked gave me an opportunity to experience the world of Oz. That being said, I am …
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Visual and Verbal Communication with Students How the teacher and their students communicate is important in order to ensure the quality of learning. Whether the exchange is visual or verbal, both are effective ways of not only teaching the material, …
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