How Sylvan Can Help Your Sixth Grader

Sixth graders face many new challenges in middle school and Sylvan Learning can help prepare them through tutoring programs in math, writing and reading. Homework help sessions are also available to your child, as well as tutoring programs in developing good study skills and preparing for state tests.

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

The Sylvan sixth grade math tutoring program can help your child master challenging math concepts such as:

• Solving algebraic equations
• Multiplication and division of multiple digit numbers
• Using order of operations to evaluate numerical expressions
• Adding and subtracting positive and negative integers
• Identifying the correct units of measurement for volume, area, length and mass
• Choosing good strategies for solving single and two-step word problems

The personalized learning plans in the Sylvan Learning sixth grade math program can help your child overcome anxieties about math and stay focused on academic success.

Reading Help

Your sixth grade child can increase his or her reading comprehension and expand his or her vocabulary through the Sylvan Learning sixth grade reading program. Students in the program learn to read longer texts independently, focusing on gaining information and analyzing words. The program uses a motivational token system to keep your child excited through each step. Tutors emphasize one skill at a time, following the recommendations of the National Reading Panel.

Writing Help

The Sylvan Learning sixth grade writing program can help your student learn how to approach composition assignments, master the steps of the writing process and apply composition techniques such as adding detail, managing transitions and using topic sentences. The Sylvan tutors will build your child an individualized learning plan that incorporates text-based assignments, including outlining ideas, writing summaries and analyzing short passages. Each writing program follows the standards established by the National Council of Teachers of English.

State Test Prep

Sylvan Learning can help your child overcome test anxiety and be prepared for state assessments through the sixth grade test prep program. Tutors will review skills covered in grade-level state tests, emphasizing effective test taking strategies that can be carried into other areas of your child's academic life. The program also includes practice tests that will help your child feel confident on the big day.

Study Skills Help

Your child can develop essential study habits in the Sylvan Learning sixth grade study skills program. A variety of organization and learning strategies are emphasized, including keeping a calendar, developing a personal study plan, performing research and choosing and applying good test taking strategies. Sylvan tutors personalize the program to your child's specific strengths and needs to ensure that he or she will develop study habits that last for a lifetime.

Homework Help

If your child is struggling with homework time, Sylvan can help. The Sylvan Learning homework help program offers study sessions that cover the topics that are most challenging to your child while also emphasizing strategies for developing the motivation to complete homework well and on time. Sylvan offers flexible scheduling, including weekends and evenings, so help is available whenever your child needs it.

*Sylvan guarantees your child's math or reading skills will improve by one full grade level equivalent in 36 hours of instruction, 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.