How Sylvan Can Help Your Third Grader
Sylvan Learning offers individualized tutoring that can help strengthen your third grader's math and reading skills and prepare your child for standardized state tests. Based on an in-depth assessment, the tutors at Sylvan Learning will build a personalized learning plan that can help your child develop both the academic skills and study habits he or she needs to succeed in school.
Learning Format — Both in-center and online tutoring options available
Guaranteed Improvement — Sylvan Learning guarantees that your child's math or reading skills will improve by the equivalent of one grade level after 36 hours of tutoring.*
Math Help
Sylvan Learning's third grade math program emphasizes building a solid mathematical foundation through problem solving and making mathematical connections. Tutors will help your child develop fluency in the four basic math operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Students will also learn to solve complex money and time problems and gain a basic understanding of decimals and fractions. You'll receive regular reports along the way to ensure that your child is making progress. The third grade math program aligns with the standards for school mathematics established by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Reading Help
The third grade reading program at Sylvan helps students become independent readers by building comprehension skills and reading fluency. Your child will learn to recognize word patterns, identify compound words and be introduced to word study skills such as recognizing word roots. The Sylvan third grade reading program also helps students increase word recognition, vocabulary and phonics knowledge. Students will enjoy guided reading practice and receive motivational rewards for achieving personal goals.
State Test Prep
Many students are intimidated by state assessments. Sylvan Learning can help your child prepare for test day through practice tests, skills review and accessible test study materials. Practice tests include both multiple choice and open ended questions so your child feels confident about approaching everything on the test. The program also helps students develop effective test taking strategies that can help them throughout their academic careers.
*Sylvan guarantees your child's math or reading skills will improve by one full grade level equivalent in 36 hours of instruction (3 hours a week over 12 weeks), or Sylvan will give you an additional 12 hours of instruction free. Based upon the results of the initial and follow up Sylvan Skills Assessment. Guarantee valid at participating Sylvans only. Call for complete details. Some restrictions apply.