On each Knowledge Bytes episode, we’ll discuss a topic related to the world of education with subject matter experts. Listen to get tips and advice for helping your child navigate their education journey and hear awesome tidbits you can use to enrich your educational experience.
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Addressing the Math Crisis: How to Empower Students Together with Montserrat Gomez
Math scores across the country have significantly decreased since the beginning of the pandemic. So, how do we turn things around? How can educators and parents engage students and help change their mindset towards math?
Our guest on Episode 5, the season 1 finale, is Montserrat Gomez. Montserrat grew up in Mexico and then moved to the US to pursue a degree in Applied Mathematics at UC Berkeley. There, she became passionate about tutoring and has been implementing her math expertise as a tutor and educator ever since.
Find Montserrat on Lessonpal here (https://lessonpal.com/montse.gomez21).
We discuss:
00:00 Intro
3:18 Montserrat background
6:17 Summary of the Math crisis and Montserrat's perspective
9:51 How do you engage students in online classes?
11:36 How can we address the math crisis and work towards solutions?
14:20 New CA Department of Education math framework
16:47 How do we change students' mindsets towards math?
19:03 How can parents stay updated on their children's curriculum to be able to assist with their homework?
21:14 Resources and games to engage kids
23:12 What do most students struggle with?
26:04 Are there signs parents can look for in their kids to determine if they need extra help with math?
28:42 How can you foster a student's skills if they are strong in math?
32:37 Montserrat's final Knowledge Byte
34:30 Episode conclusion
Mentioned in the episode
• California Common Core Standards (https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/)
• Boddle - math learning game (https://www.boddlelearning.com/)
• Prodigy - math learning game (https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/)
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13 Sept 2023
ACT and SAT Math Breakdown: Uncovering the Keys to Success with Aakash Gadh
Get ready. We’re debunking some common myths about the Math sections of the ACT and the SAT. If you want tips for these Math sections or are trying to decide between taking the ACT and SAT in the first place, this episode is what you need. Leave your questions and comments below!
*Remember that the SAT will be fully DIGITAL starting in March 2024. You can use your own calculator or the built-in digital calculator for the Math section.
Our guest on Episode 4 is Aakash Gadh. Aakash graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He has tutored and prepared students for SATs, ACTs, and Math & Science AP Exams for the past 4.5 years.
Aakash's Lessonpal tutor profile (https://lessonpal.com/AAKASH_SAT_ACT_AP)
We discuss:
00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpEPd39H-W8&t=0s) Intro
2:24 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpEPd39H-W8&t=144s) What's the difference between ACT and SAT Math sections?
5:35 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpEPd39H-W8&t=335s) What type of math concepts are on the tests?
7:26 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpEPd39H-W8&t=446s) How should students review the ACT/SAT math concepts?
9:25 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpEPd39H-W8&t=565s) How should students manage their time during this section?
13:03 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpEPd39H-W8&t=783s) What are common mistakes/misconceptions about the Math sections?
16:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpEPd39H-W8&t=960s) Tips for test confidence
18:13 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpEPd39H-W8&t=1093s) Study resources
19:46 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpEPd39H-W8&t=1186s) Math section logistics - Do you get penalized?
21:26 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpEPd39H-W8&t=1286s) Aakash's final Knowledge Byte (more resources!)
Mentioned in the episode:
College Board practice tests (https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/digital/digital-practice-preparation/practice-tests)
College Panda textbooks (https://thecollegepanda.com/books/)
We want to hear from you! Have questions or topic ideas you'd want to hear about? Email us at knowledgebytes@lessonpal.com or leave a Voice Message on Spotify to contribute (and maybe even get a shoutout 😊)!
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More ACT and SAT Math resources:
• 6 Helpful Reddit Tips for ACT Math Success (https://blog.lessonpal.com/6-helpful-reddit-tips-for-act-math-success/)
• The Best Free ACT Test Prep Options for Students on a Budget (https://blog.lessonpal.com/the-best-free-act-test-prep-options-for-students-on-a-budget/)
• Episode 1: How to Master the ACT (https://youtu.be/YbXmh5p_T9w)
• SAT Math Section: Your Guide to Success (digital SAT included!) (https://blog.lessonpal.com/sat-math-section-your-guide-to-success-digital-sat-included/)
• How to Study for the Digital SAT: A Step-by-Step Guide (https://blog.lessonpal.com/how-to-study-for-the-digital-sat-a-step-by-step-guide/)
6 Sept 2023
Side Hustle 101: How to Find Success as a College Tutor with Olivia Christ
On Episode 3, our guest is Olivia Christ, a current senior at West Virginia University studying Biology. Listen to hear Olivia talk about how she created her college tutoring side hustle and found success. Olivia shares how to get started as a college tutor and promote your services, avoid burnout, lesson planning tips, and more.
Find Olivia's tutor profile on Lessonpal (https://lessonpal.com/OliviaChristWVU).
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for new weekly episodes, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Brought to you by Lessonpal (https://lessonpal.com), the affordable online tutoring platform.
Time stamps
00:00 Episode intro
1:03 Olivia intro
1:34 Olivia's tutoring background
3:05 What's the most difficult part of starting?
4:08 Lesson planning tips
5:20 Advantages and disadvantages of tutoring jobs
6:17 Ways to avoid burnout
7:14 How to promote your tutoring services
9:03 Advice for college students starting out as tutors
9:46 Online vs. in-person tutoring
11:14 Olivia's final Knowledge Byte
2 Sept 2023
How to Unlock Kids' Creativity and Confidence Through Music with Felicia Bond
On Episode 2, our guest is Felicia Bond, a master music instructor with over 16 years of experience teaching and studying music! We discuss the ways kids benefit from learning an instrument, what age to start, advice for parents, and more. Find Felicia (https://lessonpal.com/lessonswithfelicia) on Lessonpal.
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Time stamps:
00:00 Episode intro
00:43 Felicia intro
2:03 How Felicia got into music
3:23 What age to start learning music + benefits for kids
05:41 More benefits and effects on the brain
10:19 Skills kids can learn from music
12:55 Creativity and collaboration
13:55 Advice for parents on getting kids into music
18:10 Tips for choosing an instructor
19:50 Are AI and TikTok changing the music learning landscape?
22:40 Felicia's final Knowledge Byte
23 Aug 2023
How to Master the ACT with Sumedha Kethini
On this episode, our guest is Sumedha Kethini, an incoming freshman at Standford University who scored a perfect 36 the first time she took the ACT! We discuss all the ins and outs of the exam and some hidden tips you’ll want to hear. Find Sumedha (https://lessonpal.com/sumedha) on Lessonpal.
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Time stamps:
1:38 What is the ACT?
2:50 ACT scholarships
4:33 How is the ACT different from the SAT?
9:06 Preparation and studying for the ACT
10:56 English section patterns and techniques
13:51 Math section patterns and techniques
17:55 Reading section patterns and techniques
22:36 Science section patterns and techniques
27:00 Optional Writing section tips
27:31 How to avoid common missteps
31:01 Tips for exam day
9 Jun 2023
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