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Subjects
MindRise offers instruction in all Elementary, Middle, and High School STAAR tested grades and subjects
Math: 3rd-8th + Algebra
Reading Language Arts: 3rd-8th + ELA I, ELA II
Science: 5th, 8th + Biology
Social Studies: 8th + US History
Math
MindRise Math and Algebra tutors teach for conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and substantive problem-solving capabilities. After referencing prior knowledge, each new skill is introduced using a step-by-step approach to ensure mathematical and process clarity. So students are then asked to apply their new knowledge to real-world situations through higher-order thinking questions. Using group discussions to highlight thinking processes and answer choice rationale, students gain deeper mathematical understanding of these challenging concepts.
Reading
MindRise RLA tutors teach for active understanding of text content while spiraling in fluency and vocabulary. As they read, students make connections, ask questions, generate inferences, and draw conclusions, all of which generates a deeper understanding and prepares them for comprehension success. Instruction includes thorough coverage and critical analysis of essential comprehension components (such as inference, conclusion, summarization, main idea, author's purpose, and more) in fiction, informational texts, poetry, drama, and argumentative selections.
Writing
MindRise RLA tutors engage students in creative thought and application, as well as developing their understanding of standard grammar rules and essential editing strategies. By individually leading each student in his/her development of ideas, organization of thoughts, and expression of creativity, MindRise instructors inspire increased interest and effort in the writing process. Through productive brainstorming sessions and guided rough draft edits, students develop and refine their compositions, leading to cohesive and thoughtful final drafts.
Science
MindRise Science and Biology tutors create an environment for scientific inquiry, keeping students active, engaged, and reflective. To ensure active participation and thorough understanding, students are asked to think critically about science concepts, including making predictions, interpreting data, drawing conclusions, and citing evidence for support. With an emphasis on science vocabulary, students create diagrams, develop analogies, and make connections to develop a deep understanding of concepts and phrasing. Groups engage in scientific discussions to develop deeper understanding.
Social Studies
MindRise Social Studies and US History tutors draw students into the excitement of history through a variety of techniques, including connecting history to current events, posing provoking inquiries, telling the human story behind events, encouraging discussions and debates, and tapping into student creativity. Using timelines, graphs, charts, maps, and images, instructors show connections and relativity to allow students to visualize events and concepts. Lessons focus on historical facts, cause and effect, main ideas, analysis, sequencing, and summarizing.
TEKS/STAAR Tutoring
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