GOLDEN RULE

GOLDEN RULE TUTORIAL SERVICES SUMMER SESSIONS an excerpt by Tabitha Jones

2011-07-17T14:44:00.000-07:00

Large scoring swings frequent in South Cobb CRCT results

2011-07-09T07:25:00.000-07:00

Parents and Students in Cobb County Georgia, check out the latest update regarding the CRCT results

http://southcobb.patch.com/articles/large-scoring-swings-frequent-in-south-cobb-crct-results

Brought to you by Golden Rule Tutorial Services.
You can reach us by going to http://www.goldenruletutorialservices.com/ or http://www.goldenruletutor.blogspot.com/

SESSION 2 OF GOLDEN RULE'S SUMMER WRITING WORKSHOP!

2011-07-08T14:55:00.000-07:00

I apologize it took me so long to post Session 2 of the Writing Workshop but wait no longer because here it is….

The Parts Of A 5 Paragraph Essay?

If I gave your child a completed Essay and cut it up would he/she be able to place the correct pre cut sentences in the 5 categories available???

· Introductory Paragraph

· Body Paragraph #1

· Body Paragraph #2

· Body Paragraph #3

· Conclusion Paragraph

I would also like to take it a step further DOES YOUR CHILD know the difference between a TOPIC SENTENCE, MAIN IDEA, & what the Introductory Paragraph and Closing Paragraph have in common???

GOLDEN RULE makes it a point to CHALLENGE EVERY STUDENT consider ENROLLING YOUR CHILD TODAY!

THE 5 STEPS TO THE WRITING PROCESS?

2011-06-25T07:37:00.000-07:00

Golden Rule Tutorial Services has had their first academic writing workshop session for the summer program!! I must say the children enjoyed their first activity with Ms. Jones that encompassed a writing assessment prompt and the 5 STEPS TO THE WRITING PROCESS hands on activity!!! How is your child's writing ability? Do you think if they will EXCEED the writing standards of an ESSAY FOR COLLEGE/SCHOLARSHIP OR an Elementary/Middle School WRITING ASSESSMENT..? Has your child mastered the 5 STEPS TO THE WRITING PROCESS with an OUTSTANDING 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAY??
Parents please be honest with yourself when answering without any bias.....

GOLDEN RULE TUTORIAL SERVICES CAN "REPOSITION YOUR CHILD FOR LONG TERM SUCCESS".

Please feel free to contact us today at 678.758.9059 or by email goldenruletutorialservices@gmail.com

GOLDEN RULE INTRODUCES AUTHOR, TABITHA S. JONES!!

2011-05-15T16:46:00.000-07:00

Parents for those of you who have not had the opportunity to meet Ms. Jones your child is missing out one of the most influential Writers and Educators in Georgia. We have joined forces and as a result; she has helped me to bring continued academic success to Golden Rule students in the area of reading and writing. If you don't believe me, stop by and ask our students and please read Ms. Jones. Bio. We look forward to seeing you this summer!!!

A Georgia native, Tabitha Jones resides in Atlanta, Georgia where she works as an educator. Her passion for writing began to blossom beginning at the age of ten, as she developed a fondness for journaling. She enjoys mentoring youth as well as delivering encouraging messages of hope while at the same time raising awareness about topics ranging from relationships to tackling issues within society. As an inspirational speaker, T.S. Jones also serves as a voice for the empowerment of women, children, and all individuals in need of encouragement. She is the author of the inspirational fiction novel Everything but the Ring, and has served as an educator for the past six years. This summer, as part of the Golden Rule Tutorial academic camp, she will be providing academic development sessions to enhance reading, grammar, and writing development.

PLACE VALUE-PHASE 3 OF 3-HOW YOU CAN ASSIST YOUR CHILD?

2011-01-14T06:00:00.000-08:00

PHASE 3

You are in PHASE 3 if your child has successfully passed the written and verbal quiz in PHASE 2.

1. Teach your child to pronounce ANY number with a decimal CORRECTLY.

a. For example, 0.537 is NOT pronounced 0 POINT 537 BUT the correct pronunciation is Five-Hundred Thirty Seven Thousandths.

MRS. SANFORD’S COMMENTS:

Too often we get away from CORRECT pronunciation of numbers with decimals. As a result, when we get older we not only forget the CORRECT pronunciation BUT we FORGET PLACE VALUE. As a parent you can assist your child by saying ANY number with a decimal CORRECTLY; as a result, the concept will be RETAINED for the LONG –TERM!

DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS...???

If not, Thank you for following Golden Rule's PLACE VALUE segment:>).

PLACE VALUE-PHASE 2 OF 3-HOW YOU CAN ASSIST YOUR CHILD?

2011-01-13T06:00:00.000-08:00

PHASE 2

You are in PHASE 2 if your child has fully MEMORIZED their PLACE VALUE CHART! If they have not MEMORIZED the chart, please return to PHASE 1.

1. QUIZ your child on a 13 digit number similar to the one on the PLACE VALUE chart. The chart should only contain the 13 digit number and they must WRITE down each PLACE VALUE.

2. Next, Verbally Quiz your child on numbers that you make up and ask them the PLACE VALUE.

Do you have any QUESTIONS yet? If not, Stay tuned for PHASE 3 tomorrow..........

PLACE VALUE-PHASE 1 OF 3-HOW YOU CAN ASSIST YOUR CHILD?

2011-01-12T06:00:00.000-08:00

PLACE VALUE

When assisting your child with retaining PLACE VALUE please follow these EASY steps.

1. Ask your child what PREFIX is to the RIGHT of the Decimal?

2. Ask your child what PREFIX is to the LEFT of the Decimal?

3. Next, Quiz your child on the first TWO STEPS to ensure that they have a solid foundation of PLACE VALUE PREFIX which simultaneously helps with preventing the WRONG answer response.

4. Next, provide your child a PLACE VALUE CHART like the one below. Make up your own examples and allow your child to use the PLACE VALUE CHART to communicate to you the PLACE of each number. BUT FIRST ASK IS 5 TO THE RIGHT OR TO THE LEFT OF THE DECIMAL? If your child answers to the right, they immediately remember the PREFIX THS. For example, 0.53

a. Is ZERO to the RIGHT or the LEFT of the Decimal? A correct response would be 0 is to the LEFT of the decimal with the S SOUND-0 = Ones Place

b. Is FIVE to the RIGHT or the LEFT of the Decimal? A correct response would be 5 is to the RIGHT of the decimal with the THS SOUND -5 = Tenths Place

c. Is THREE to the RIGHT or the LEFT of the Decimal? A correct response would be 0 is to the RIGHT of the decimal with the THS SOUND- 3 = Hundredths Place

5. Next, allow your child the opportunity to MEMORIZE the PLACE VALUE CHART. Depending on your child’s memory this may take 30 minutes or it may take a couple of days.

STAY TUNED FOR PHASE 2 TOMORROW...............

TO BE THE BEST YOU MUST ………….?

2011-01-04T16:47:00.000-08:00

Parents and Students I hope that you enjoyed your Holiday Break!!! It is now the 3^rd QUARTER and it is time to kick it up a notch!!! How can you do this immediately??

1. Make sure that your child has reviewed all material from the 1^st semester especially if your child will be taking the CRCT OR another STATE PROFICIENCY TEST to be promoted to the next grade!!!

2. If your child does not spend at least 1 hour studying a core subject like math or science daily this MUST come to a HALT!!! Take a break from the cell phones, Television, Game Systems like PS3, X Box etc.. For example, I actually had a parent ask me how can they make their child study because all they want to do is PLAY their XBOX? If you are a parent who VALUES EDUCATION…what do you think? For those of you who know me …you are already aware of my response.:>)

3. Parents it would behoove you to monitor your child’s progress daily PLEASE DO NOT wait until it is TEST time or REPORT CARD TIME!!

4. If you know of other students that can benefit from Golden Rule Tutorial Services, please share our information. Our motto is to live by the Golden Rule…help others and don’t let them struggle too. It’s kind of like we have to get out of the mode of we don’t want other people to know who our hair stylist or barber is so we don’t share the information for whatever reason…………..WHO DOES THAT….???

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO STUDY BEFORE SCHOOL IS IN!

2010-12-29T15:43:00.000-08:00

If you're a student, you're probably not going to study over the holidays (unless you have exams after the break). However, it may be a good idea to spend a bit of time studying and keep your brain active. Here are some practical tips.

Things You'll Need:

note cards
text books
motivation
determination

If you have exams after the break, then you know what you need to study. However, the difficulty often lies in finding the time to study when you're spending time with family and friends.

If you're done with your courses and don't have any tests, then here are some additional tips that may help.
Set a practical goal for yourself. How much time do you want to spend each day studying? It can be chunks of time, broken up throughout the day.
Identify the topics you want to study. Everything you learned this semester in the subject that is giving you the most challenge. Are you preparing for the CRCT, SAT, the MCAT, or some other type of standardized exam? Do you have difficult courses next semester?
Use your note cards and start writing some key points to help you study. Refer to these note cards during mini breaks (like TV commercials, time in the car, etc.)
Play trivia games like Trivia Pursuit or Cranium. Keep a computer handy. This way, you can look up more information about specific answers.

MORE LINE SEGMENTS, RAYS, AND LINES....

2010-12-15T15:00:00.000-08:00

No matter what grade your child is in as a parent you should ask them if they know the difference between a line segment, ray, and line...This is the foundation of Geometry that a typical child learns in the 3rd grade and will use as long as they are in MATH!!:>). Learn the definition of all 3 and you will be ready for a quiz. Always remember never write a definition without an example just like you see in this photo.

COASTAL HABITAT 3RD GRADE GOLDEN RULE STUDENT ROCKS!!!

2010-12-14T17:57:00.000-08:00

I just had to share this with everyone...with the approval of my student of course:>). Truly wanting to be engaged in the various things my students are doing outside of the subject they may be getting tutored in has led me to post a photo of an AWESOME science project completed by student and his parent!! It is soooo nice to hear when parents are still actively involved in their childs' education!!! Anyway my student, who is in the 3rd grade by the way provided me a brief summary of his project...He has been learning about the 5 habitats and he chose to do the coastal habitat as his Science Project for this particular assignment...Take a look at what he used to create his habitat. Totally Awesome!!!
I will be sure not to be gone tooo long next time with my post..my apologies but I have learned from my students, my brother, and my other followers that they just want me to SHARE tips, whatever is on my mind, or things that they have done!!:>) Don't make post an over complicated assignment but keep the F in FUN!!! Ok now check out this pic.

SATURDAY SCHOOL....LET'S BE PROACTIVE AND NOT REACTIVE:>)

2010-11-17T05:00:00.000-08:00

SATURDAY SCHOOL?

From my recent observations with various children around the world and among all grade levels, I have noticed that many students are not on grade level with mathematics due to not having a solid foundation in the BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF MATH. My definition of fundamentals are categorized as the following:

1. Multiplication Tables …..for example, 7 * 9

2. Subtraction with borrowing…for example 386 – 289

3. Division…..for example LONG AND SHORT

4. READING COMPREHENSION..for example, “Does your child understand the directions to assignments given…do they truly understand what is being asked??

As you are aware Golden Rule Tutorial Services create programs for the children based on the need. We are currently considering developing a SATURDAY program for 3^rd-5^th grade students because this is where I see students struggling the most and it is important to ensure the child have a solid foundation of the fundamentals to survive in MIDDLE SCHOOL!! Typically children who do not get the BASICS prior to transitioning to middle school will have low self-esteem, may have behavior problems in the classroom, and ultimately will struggle academically.

Parents we always like to hear your voice. Do you VALUE your child’s education enough to set aside the time and finances to bring your child to Saturday School to get the remediation that they so deeply need?? The sessions will be challenging, your child will have the desire to study so that they can COMPETE with their peers…FUN, FUN, FUN.

HOW TO WRITE AN EQUATION & SHOW YOUR WORK

2010-11-16T17:35:00.000-08:00

E.O. THANK YOU FOR BRINGING THIS PROBLEM TO YOUR SESSION TODAY!!!

QUESTION:

Billy has 22 Guitar picks. All his guitar picks are either purple or green. He has 6 more purple picks than green ones. How many guitar picks does Billy have?

WHAT DO YOU KNOW:

Total Guitar Picks = 22

6 MORE purple picks than green ones = ADD

STEP 1: IDENTIFY VARIABLE:

*Remember a variable can be a letter or a symbol

Green Guitar Picks = X

Purple Guitar Picks = X + 6 (Remember that there are 6 MORE purple picks than green guitar picks so this has to be X + 6 and NOT just X)

STEP 2: WRITE THE EQUATION:

X + X + 6 = 22

2X + 6 = 22

-6 -6 REMEMBER YOUR GOAL IS TO GET X BY IT SELF SO SUBTRACT 6 FROM BOTH SIDES

2X = 16 DIVIDE BY 2 TO GET X BY ITSELF

X = 16 ÷ 2

X = 8

GREEN = 8 GUITAR PICKS

PURPLE = 16 GUITAR PICKS

Remember you can not go over your TOTAL number which is 22!!! To Double check, add 8 +16 = 22.

I will show the another way to check your answer for this problem at your next ACADEMIC MATH SESSION.

WORD PROBLEMS...DON'T QUIT!

2010-11-15T17:43:00.000-08:00

WORD PROBLEMS

Through my tenure of assisting students gain the concept of word problems I have noticed that many students will do every problem but the ones that contain a lot of words and more than 3 sentences….Typically the students SHUT DOWN because they feel like they have no “inkling” of what the problem is asking them....the student totally forgets that either they are going to add, subtract, multiply, and/or divide. The first step in completing a word problem is to ensure the student truly COMPREHENDS what they have read. If they comprehend, then they are promoted to the HEAD DETECTIVE in the Golden Rule Academic Session(s) :>)… In our academic sessions I am a step ahead of the student who wants or thinks they are going to SHUT DOWN or QUIT. The Head Detective must locate clue words, draw illustrations, indicate the order of operation used, and prove their answer with substantiating evidence …yes, yes, SHOW YOUR WORK!!! If a student feel like they are unable to do anything else always remember they can set up the problem. I had a student today who realized if they set up the problem properly they could be independent from me in solving the problem through my coaching…..Is your child doing at least TWO word problems a day?

WHAT HAVE WE ACCOMPLISHED?

2010-11-09T05:00:00.000-08:00

WHAT HAVE WE ACCOMPLISHED?

In spite of the initial rocks in the road, I am happy to say that GOLDEN RULE STUDENTS have improved their grades by a 10% increase, some have been accepted into accelerated classes at their respective school, and we have 100% of our students who passed the CRCT in the state of Georgia!!! We are growing daily, maintaining differentiated instruction, teaching students how to study through our workshops, and most importantly still holding strong to our initial small teacher to student ratio as a means to be consistent with our mission.

WORD PROBLEM PRACTICE-A HELPFUL LINK:>)

2010-11-08T19:16:00.000-08:00

Select your childs's grade level and allow them to practice word problems daily with this link:

http://www.ixl.com/math/practice/grade-4-multi-step-word-problems

WORD PROBLEMS....RUNNING SCARED??

2010-11-08T18:56:00.000-08:00

Through my tenure of assisting students gain the concept of word problems I have noticed that many students will do every problem but the ones that contain a lot of words and more than 3 sentences….Typically the students SHUT DOWN because they feel like they have no “inkling” of what the problem is asking them....the student totally forgets that either they are going to add, subtract, multiply, and/or divide. The first step in completing a word problem is to ensure the student truly COMPREHENDS what they have read. If they comprehend, then they are promoted to the HEAD DETECTIVE in the Golden Rule Academic Session(s) :>)… In our academic sessions I am a step ahead of the student who wants or thinks they are going to SHUT DOWN or QUIT. The Head Detective must locate clue words, draw illustrations, indicate the order of operation used, and prove their answer with substantiating evidence …yes, yes, SHOW YOUR WORK!!! If a student feel like they are unable to do anything else always remember they can set up the problem. Is your child doing at least TWO word problems a day?

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR........

2010-11-05T05:12:00.000-07:00

If for one moment you ever questioned whether you made the right decision to enroll your child in GOLDEN RULE TUTORIAL SERVICES allow me to put your mind at ease. Depending on where your child is in our program I hope that you have seen that with our nurturing environment, no hidden agendas, and character building skill sets that your child has been REPOSITIONED for the better!!!
My mother has always told me that you get what you pay for and today marks the day that your child's ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SPECIALIST KARRIE G. SANFORD will be honored !!! She will be receiving an EDUCATION AWARD from FULTON COUNTY. The PLAQUE she will receive represents Karrie as the PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR for 2009-2010. Karrie will walk the RED CARPET and will PARADE across the STAGE to receive this honor:>). Every child I helped and the professionalism that I represent is necessary when you are in a position of support and service. My character came natural and it was never my intent to go after an award... but guess what....?? THIS IS WHAT WAS FOR ME BY GOD AND I THANK HIM!!! When I receive this award today I must say with me it has been always about the children and helping them as best I can no matter the circumstances!! Sometimes you will find Educators who are supposed to practice professionalism and not get caught up in whether or not you like the child!! At the Beginning and End of the Day it is ALWAYS about what is BEST for the children!!! So as far as how you have allocated your spending, REMEMBER THAT YOU HAVE INVESTED IN THE BEST!!!

PARENTS-HELP YOUR CHILD "GET AHEAD OF THE CLASS"

2010-11-04T01:00:00.000-07:00

Parents please help your child get AHEAD OF THE CLASS. Get your child in the habit of asking the teacher what CONCEPT they will work on the following day. For example, finding the area of a circle. This Golden Rule Method will BENEFIT your child in the following ways:

1. Training your child NOT TO CRAM!

2. Afford your child the option of coming to class PREPARED with Questions, thus allowing them to stick out in a POSITIVE light amongst their peers because the student that has reviewed the previous night will be capable of PARTICIPATING in the CLASS DISCUSSION.

3. Teaching your child INDEPENDENCE, LEADERSHIP, & RESPONSIBILITY

4. Allow the teacher to see that your child is SERIOUS about EARNING an OUTSTANDING grade!!

Just from being PROACTIVE at learning will make all the difference in the world from receiving an 89% versus a 90%!!!

This concept is easy to implement! Start Today!!

WHY WAS IT SO HARD TO GET MY VOICE HEARD?

2010-11-03T18:26:00.000-07:00

It was so hard to get my voice heard because certain schools would already have in their mind what they would like to do with the title one money they had been awarded….yes the “GOOD OLE’ BOY SYSTEM” is still out there…. I just wanted to COMMUNICATE to parents that they had another option and allow them to make the choice…my, my, my you would not believe how this was a challenging task!! Their were times where even the counselors told me that we don’t offer tutoring here or that we have our own program with our own teachers…well my thought was this…if you have a child who is being tutored by the same teacher and in the same subject in which they have a failing grade, why wouldn’t you want them to have another option…?? Wouldn’t another option, even if it is NOT Golden Rule be beneficial for number one the child, number two the teacher’s performance, and number three the school as a whole in relation to the county standards..hmm…. I am just asking a question.. What do you think…?

MULTIPLCATION TABLES CONTRIBUTE TO CHILDREN'S SELF-ESTEEM

2010-11-02T03:08:00.000-07:00

Today many students struggle with learning their multiplication tables. Parents do you realize that when a child learns their multiplication tables that it builds their confidence and that it is the foundation for learning the next skill in math (i.e. division, counting money, algebra etc..)??? If your child does not learn their multiplication tables early this can attribute to a child’s low self-esteem, especially amongst their peers, low math grades, and their dislike for math……..

Do Some Drill and Practice
Since kids like computers, they seem to be more willing to do math on the computer. Programs like Honor Point's Multiplication Madness are good for drill and practice through the 12's. The child should master ONE fact family before moving on to the next one. There's also an option where students can take online tests. Mastering a fact family means that the child can provide the product of a fact family in any type of order given to the child. GO TO http://www.honorpoint.com/

If you are in your vehicle turn off your radio if you are not playing a multiplication CD and do ORAL MULTIPLICATION DRILLS!!!

PARENTS HEAR MY VOICE

2010-11-01T18:45:00.000-07:00

It has taken me more than two years to finally develop a parent network that supports my endeavors for today’s youth. I always teach my students not to quit and would like to get them to the level of truly memorizing the poem “DON’T QUIT” for their own survival in this unchanging world. I must say after many doors being closed, no call backs from YOUR children’s' principals etc. Their came a point in my life where I wanted to throw in the towel but I could not because I would be letting the YOUTH of today down and most importantly God would not let me give up on his purpose for me! Through my journey of building my business I realized, it only took one person to say YES in order for others to open their doors….Isn’t life interesting???

I learned many life lessons as I ventured to open a boutique tutoring service that is a FEE paid service for the middle class and above ….?? Many people have asked me why don’t I do a grant OR I should be an Supplemental Educational Service Provider….I thought about it and had to go back to my mission for the parents who enroll their child in Golden Rule’s program (i.e. no hidden agendas)…Why does Golden Rule target the middle class?…because there is so much out there for low income such as free tutoring etc.. but if you are a parent that is seeking the help and willing to pay you may find that it is not available (i.e. . you do not qualify because you make too much money on paper) or if it is available it is a little too costly for your budget; for example, if you sign up for one of my competitors they encourage you to get a loan to pay for their HIGH tutoring fees…..WOW…for elementary, middle, or high school students….At the end of the day my Academic Achievement Specialist are trained to provide instruction that will service the best interest of the child because everyone learns differently!!!