...My suggestion is that the different formulas and concepts should be considered tools to use. A carpenter has many tools, and learns to use them effectively to complete the task at hand. The formulas and concepts of Math and Engineering are likewise tools to use to complete the task at hand. (read more)
...Then I’ll ask probing questions to asses how strong of a grasp you have of the material. When explaining topics that students are unfamiliar with, I try as much as I can to relate to real world scenarios. My specialty topics are Physics, Calculus, Precalculus, as well as SAT and ACT math.I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering. (read more)
...When it comes to concepts in math I believe that the most important part of understanding a concept is to be able to reduce it to the simplest terms and really get convinced the idea is right, before any sort of algebraic manipulation takes place. The best way to really know if you understand an... (read more)
...I credit him with teaching me the skill of reviewing a month’s worth of test material in only a few hours! :)Math Proficiency: I achieved a perfect score on the math section of the SAT and grades of 100, 100, and 99 on the NYS Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 regents exams, respectively. I gra... (read more)