Previously, we looked at five trends related to algebra on the SAT Math test and how to approach a question centered around each test. But of course, there is much more on the SAT Math section than just algebra! This time, we’ll turn our attention to the types of geometry problems that have been...
For many students, knowing where to begin when thinking about college applications can be difficult. Everyone—from parents to teachers to your fellow students—may have strong opinions about which colleges you should apply to. While there are certain colleges and universities that many students will consider their “dream school,” the college application process isn't just...
Teaching someone math seems like it shouldn’t be that hard. In theory, you should be able to just do the math in front of them, explaining your steps along the way, and then they will be able to do it too. But in practice, it’s not that simple. It turns out that teaching math...
Here at Zinkerz, we closely monitor trends in the SAT to bring our students the most up-to-date test-taking strategies. We try to get inside the minds of the test makers to help our students out-think the exam! Let’s review some algebra topics popping up on the SAT recently and tackle the best way to...
Racing to the finish line isn't fun if you break the tape on a vacant track. Competitive sports are exciting for a reason: they engage, challenge, and allow you to see the payoff of your hard work. There may be some hesitation when considering a competitive environment for a student’s academics. The doubt is...
Can you ride a bike? What if you haven’t ridden a bike in years? Sure, you may be a bit wobbly at first, but you would pick it back up again after time. Why? Your brain knows what to do. It knows the connections needed to initiate and maintain the balance. But what if we...
The accessibility of college-level courses in high schools is a hot topic in the United States and worldwide. However, for students to have the opportunity to take AP Calculus, students would need to start taking advanced courses in 9th grade—and many students are not ready to plan that far ahead when they are just...
How to talk to your child about math when you never liked math Every parent wants to help their child in school. But that can be much more difficult when children are learning subjects that their parents never felt very strong in when they learned it themselves. This issue arises most often in math, where...
What are the schools everybody applies to? I’m sure anyone reading this can name several people who wanted to attend Stanford, Harvard, Emory, and the University of Michigan. There’s a simple reason for this: they’re PHENOMENAL programs! People want to go to the best schools and get the best educations that they possibly can. We...
I refuse to watch the Hamilton musical. It’s a strange rivalry to develop. The Red Sox-Yankees rivalry makes sense as Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees to finance his own play, No No Nanette (which isn’t even that good of a play), so the Red Sox have viewed the Yankee success as...
