Helping Spawn succeed

[xoxoxoBruce]

Helping your kids do the best they can, help them succeed in life, is a normal desire of any parent But it ain't easy, finding the best resources, and not alienating that sulking teen.

It would appear the Khan Academy can help, it's online, and it's free.

In mathematical language, a transformation changes a form without changing its value. If that doesn’t mean much to you, let Sal explain it to you in a short video complete with examples and diagrams. Salman (Sal) Khan is the founder of Khan Academy, an online academy that offers math, science, art, and other courses free of charge.

Students are no longer limited to preparing for the SAT by taking a paper sample exam and checking their answers with a key. With Sal’s videos, they learn why a particular answer is the correct one and the process that Sal followed to arrive at the right conclusion.

One of the most intimidating aspects of applying to a college can be the admissions essay. Khan Academy features a twelve-video series to help students write essays with confidence. The series opens with videos about how to write compelling essays, mistakes to avoid, how to brainstorm, and how to “take your college essay to the next level.” Actual admissions officers give feedback on sample essays in two videos. The series closes with writing tips and real-life stories from student applicants.

Quotes are from a grammar site. Might be worth your while if your kid ends up supporting you in a manner to which you'd like to become accustomed, in your golden years. Paybacks are a bitch, but payoffs are wonderful.