Mathchops’s Substack

New Math Test Freakouts

How hard is the new ACT?

Sep 9 • 

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The Checklist Approach

Thriving without official tests

Sep 2 • 

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August 2025

10 Useful Learning Theories

Academic research that has helped me with Mathchops and tutoring

Aug 14 • 

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Good Tutors Love Wrong Answers

What is the optimal percent correct on a homework assignment?

Aug 8 • 

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July 2025

My Vocabulary Memorization Routine

A 10 minute daily exercise

Jul 29 • 

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Practice Integrity

There is a difference between doing a job and getting a job done.

Jul 16 • 

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SAT Summer Studying Resources

Free and paid resources to help you achieve your SAT summer goals

Jul 9 • 

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June 2025

8 Week SAT Study Plan

What to do every day of every week, using Bluebook tests and Mathchops.

Jun 25 • 

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Sales Chops

A surprising aspect of tutoring

Jun 23 • 

Mike McGibbon

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Tests vs Drills

You’ve got one week to practice...which is better?

Jun 10 • 

Mike McGibbon

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Comparing ISEE and SAT scores

An unscientific (but useful!) way to understand both systems

Jun 3 • 

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May 2025

Updating The Map

The limits students face, and how they transcend them

May 29 • 

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