How Sylvan Can Help Your Seventh Grader

Sylvan Learning can help your child develop the math, reading and writing skills he or she needs to succeed in middle school and beyond. The Sylvan seventh grade tutoring program also offers state test preparation, homework help and study skills tutoring.

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 Learning seventh grade math program can help your child develop both concrete math skills and confidence in his or her mathematical ability. Tutors will perform a math skills assessment upon which they can base a personalized learning plan that focuses on your child's specific math challenges. As your child's math skills improve, he or she can also expect to see a reduction in homework time.

Reading Help

The seventh grade reading program at Sylvan Learning can help your student develop fast and effective reading comprehension skills. Students in this program learn to read and analyze longer texts, focusing on retaining and quickly comprehending the text's main ideas. Each reading program is tailored to your child's individual needs, and an advanced reading skills program is available to help students improve their reading speeds.

Writing Help

Your child can hone his or her writing skills in the seventh grade writing program at Sylvan Learning. Students will learn to organize the writing process and apply compositional techniques. Each individualized learning plan relies on text-based assignments, including writing outlines and summaries and analyzing short passages. Students receive guided writing practice that follows the National Council of Teachers of English standards.

Study Skills Help

Sylvan Learning can help your child learn to juggle the projects, homework and tests that he or she will encounter in every class. Students in the Sylvan Learning seventh grade study skills program learn to use a calendar to organize assignments, break projects up into manageable tasks, create an individual study routine and develop test taking strategies that will reduce anxiety and increase performance. Sylvan tutors will develop a personalized plan for your student based on his or her unique strengths and needs.

State Test Prep

Sylvan Learning can help your student lessen test anxiety and prepare for state assessments through the seventh grade state test prep program. The program combines a skills review that covers the material on grade-level tests with effective test taking strategies that can be carried over into other areas of your child's academic life. Students will also take many practice tests that will help them feel more confident when they confront test day.

Homework Help

The Sylvan Learning seventh grade homework help program can teach your student to complete homework in each subject area effectively and on time. Sylvan will work with your child to develop a personal homework plan to tackle everything from math class to writing composition, as well as helping him or her develop good homework habits. The study sessions offer flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, so help is available when 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.