Our tutors conducted an educator survey to evaluate our instructors and the teaching techniques. Here are only a few comments from the numerous surveys returned.

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What did you like most about the chess program?

1. The enthusiasm it created for learning something new. They taught them something they can keep forever. Tracy Graham, 5th grade teacher.
   
2. The kids really were thinking when they played the game. They were having so much fun they didn’t realize it. T. Muralami, teacher.
   
3. It provides children a chance to learn the game, use higher thinking skills and it is something they can do for the rest of their lives. M. Demuir, 1st grade teacher.
   

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How do you feel the chess program has benefited your students academically?

1. It has taught them to think strategically, to concentrate and to have patience. Tracy Graham, 5th grade teacher.
   
2. My students are able to sit longer and concentrate on finishing a task. Liann Hirokawa, kindergarten teacher.
   
3. They can think logically and predict others’ movements. Spatial relations reinforced. Anonymous teacher, Torrance School District.
   
   

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Teachers comment about our LearnStar Technology/Test Tutors Curriculum.

1. “It’s a great way to teach and review concepts in a variety of subjects. It’s competitive but fun and all abilities are challenged.”Oct.02-M. Reed, Teacher-Lenoir City Elementary, TN
   
2. “LearnStar is great for pre-teaching and reviewing skills.” Our school’s TCAP scores have dramatically improved. Students love using LearnStar.”Oct.02-Elizabeth Walker, Teacher- Lenoir City Elementary, TN
   
3. “LearnStar is a pop quiz you love to take!” Apr.03-Adrian Robinson, Student -H.D. Woodson Senior High School Academy of Business and Finance- Washington, DC
   

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How would you describe the instructor’s interaction with the school?

1. Outstanding! I can’t imagine anyone doing as good a job as Ellington. Anonymous teacher, Torrance School District.
   
2. The children adored him. He was also highly respected. He really did an outstanding job!! S. Eads, 1st grade teacher.