How Sylvan Can Help Your Eighth Grader

The Sylvan Learning eighth grade tutoring program is specially designed to help your child prepare for the transition to high school. Subject-specific tutoring is offered in reading, writing and math in addition to programs focused on state test preparation, homework help and study skills. These programs are offered at Sylvan Learning centers throughout the U.S., Canada and abroad.

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 eighth grade math program can help your child understand and master such math concepts as:

• Analyzing linear relationships with graphs
• Representing patterns
• Using algebra to solve problems
• Identifying and working with linear and nonlinear functions
• Understanding sine, cosine and tangent
• Using the Pythagorean Theorem to understand the relationship between the sides of a triangle

An individualized learning plan will help your child increase math comprehension and complete homework assignments more quickly. Tutors will also offer you regular reports so you can track your child's progress.

Reading Help

Strong reading skills will help smooth the transition into high school for your child. Sylvan tutors will prepare a personalized reading plan that will help your child develop good reading habits, read faster and get better grades. Each program includes guided reading practice and an emphasis on one skill at a time in accordance with the recommendations of the National Reading Panel.

Writing Help

Your eighth grader can become a strong, confident writer through the Sylvan Learning eighth grade writing program. Students will learn to apply composition techniques and organize their writing process through text-based assignments that include outlines, summaries and textual analysis. Each guided, individualized program adheres to the standards established by the National Council of Teachers of English.

Homework Help

Is your child struggling to keep up with homework? Sylvan Learning offers an eighth grade homework help program that is customized to each student's individual needs. Sylvan will help your child with the skills he or she is learning in each class while promoting good homework strategies and offering motivation for completing homework assignments well and on time. Homework help sessions are available on evenings and weekends.

Study Skills Help

With high school fast approaching, eighth grade is a crucial time for students to develop strong study skills. The eighth grade study skills program at Sylvan Learning emphasizes organization, note taking, time management and test taking strategies. Tutors will also work with your child to develop a personalized study plan tailored to his or her individual strengths and needs.

State Test Prep

Sylvan can help your child prepare for state exams with the eighth grade state test prep program. Students review the skills required for grade-level assessments while also developing test taking strategies that can be applied for these all important tests. Each personalized program features practice tests that will help your child feel confident on test day.

*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.