The more things change, the more they stay the same. A well-used quotation that nevertheless sums up one of the eternal truths in this planet.

Our country, as we know it, has undergone so many changes since time immemorial. Calesas are now a thing of the past, and so are the 10 centavo gum balls. But why focus on things that are now gone? We , here at AHEAD, can think of a dozen reasons why the Philippines that our parents grew up in, is still the same beloved Pinas we live in right now. Here are a few:

close family ties – the ties that bind. Loving one’s family and sticking up for it no matter what is a Filipino trait that is not very common outside of our country nowadays.

Bayanihan Spirit – a distinct Filipino value that dates back to the old times when communities helped one of their own move their whole hut to a different area. Times might have changed but the Pinoy’s response to distress calls have remained the same.

Belief in Education – way back then and until now, educated people are held with high regard by Filipinos. This is a huge reason why families (see example #1) will do almost anything to ensure that their loved ones are getting the best education that their resources can manage.

Education, even in the direst of hours, is seen as the saving grace. The ladder to success, the ticket away from poverty. And how true! This is the reason why AHEAD, over the past ten years, continue to support those who dream and take steps to make their dream come true.

Of course yes! Is the answer that we will most likely hear from anyone, even among those with the vaguest idea of what is happening in the world right now. Nobody can deny that being fluent in a language other than Filipino is a big advantage not only within the metropolis but even in other major cities elsewhere in the country. Not to mention the need to know enough of this particular language to pass most major subjects in school.

It is not surprising therefore, to see a lot of individuals, of all ages, interested in improving their verbal and written English. What with job promotions and make or break exam results depending on this particular skill. The ability to communicate and comprehend in English, now, more than ever, is highly prized.

Here at AHEAD, we understand the need to continuously improve. This is why our English classes, either one on one or by group, are open to people of all ages. Now, it is only a matter of finding the right module to suit you!

The weather becomes signal number 2 and classes are suspended. Though the kids could get an extra hour or two of sleep, the whole day becomes unproductive. For teachers, it becomes more than a calamity because that means the lesson for the day will bump off the lessons for the next days and so on. Pressure due to suspension of classes will be felt by students when they come back to school. Lessons will be crammed for sure.
With Ahead Interactive, rainy or shine, classes go on. With online tutorials, as long as one has that internet connection, studies are sustained.
Review becomes a habit that will help the students get their learnings sustained. There are no rainy days with Ahead Interactive. Tutorials are done under the student’s warm and dry home so even with heavy rain, students via the online tutorials can catch up on the subject matter for the day.

When classmates pick on you because your top ten from below the class, it ’s hard to cope up with the peer pressure. Sometimes, some kids just ignore it but to ignore the peer pressure is not a good thing. Kids of this new age are challenged by many kinds of pressure. There’s pressure from the teacher, from the subject matter, from parents, from sibling and even from the changing weather.

Ahead Interactive Tutorials help students cope with these pressures. Tutorials help these students create study habits and learning strategies, adaptive to the needs of the student. Through tutorial sessions, kids can snap out of feeling sorry for themselves, or fear of becoming the center of ridicule from the class if they can attend a session of two with Ahead.

Sessions do not have to be more stressful that’s why Ahead Interactive is done online. With intelligent online tools, the student and teacher will work together so that the kid can rise above his daily challenges.

Mastery tests rate the student’s stock knowledge. For one whole semester, bits and pieces of learning competencies are delivered to the student. At the end of the a given period, the teacher would want to rate the student on how much the students acquired the knowledge. Mastery tests are drills that attack each competency from different angles and perspectives. If and when the student gets a high score, the teacher would know that the student has indeed taken the subject at heart. Here’s a few tips to engage a mastery test:

1. Get to have a clear mind and a rested body before the exam.

2. Get as much timed trial exams to get the feel of pressure.

3. Make sure your writing tools work during the exam.

4. Try different exam types with the same subject.

5. Read at least three books of the same subject just to get other perspectives on the topic.

Ahead Interactive one on one tutorials can help prepare students with their mastery test. Visit www.aheadinteractive.net now.

Being a teacher is very challenging. Even if you can eat fire and walk on tightrope in front of the class, a teacher can only do so much. Imagine teaching eight hours a day, day in and day out in front of at least 30 hungry minds. Even if I really want to help this one kid lagging behind, I simply do not have the time and energy. Teaching at low energy is very dangerous because instead of being an overflowing river of knowledge for a thirsty mind, a stressed out teacher becomes a stagnant pond.

This is one reason why one on one tutorials are so helpful for the students. It also helps the school teacher in more than obvious ways. A prepared student is a successful student. The student is prepared to listen and therefore can focus more in class. The teacher can only do so much and would attempt to reach most talented and the most challenged in class but on an average scale, the teacher’s energies in class can’t be assured to be 100%. Thanks to Ahead Interactive, there is one on one tutorial available online to help the kids be ready and well prepared for the large class.

I work night shifts. My kids and I only have about two hours together before I need to leave for work. Those two hours are truly precious. The time I get home from work is about the time kids leave for school. I don’t have the luxury to sit with the kids to do their homework, much less listen to their stories from school. Weekends are more priceless for these bonding sessions.

Ahead Interactive helps me make sure that the kids are able to cope with their academic requirements. The teachers at Ahead Interactive are online so the kids don’t need to go to other place for their tutorials. I don’t even have to worry about strangers sitting inside my home, with my kids, without me there. My partner just makes sure that the kids are logged in and that they are focused on the instructions of the tutor. I believe that study habits are best nurtured while the kids are young. I’m happy that Ahead Interactive helps me nurture these habits.

Unless you’re a teacher by profession, you are bound to forget Algebra and Geometry. Proving triangles, computing for the unknown and the number X is something you send off to space together with your toga during graduation day. And so for mom’s like me who just deal with daily chores such as getting the food on the table, fixing the house and making sure the bills are paid on time, Algebra and Geometry are just too much of attending to. Never was on top of the class way back good old days and it will take me a week just to brush up on my Logarithms.

Thanks for Ahead Interactive because tutorials have always been crisp and clear. The tutors are genius on these subjects and can easily explain to my kids without getting them frustrated and depressed. I should say leave it to the experts when tutorial sessions are required. Getting a tutor doesn’t make me less a mom. In fact, my kids succeed because they get professional academic advice on how to cope with their homework. I doubt if I can help them as effectively. Judy, mother of two.

I’m a mother of four kids. My work at home can be unimaginable. I try to do the laundry and cooking and washing before the kids come after school but handling a house of four kids can be so tiresome. And speaking of homework, I tried my best to be that super mom who can sit out with the children for homework. But I slowly observed that I ended up shouting at the kids. I lose my temper when they can’t do their work properly. My stress from chores at home gets my patience to run low. Sadly, my kids and I end up feeling tired, bad and getting less homework done. Ahead Interactive helped a lot. At first I thought it might be costly adding up to expenses at home but I realized it gave us more time to relax and bond with the kids more. After the kids’ online tutorials, my kitchen mess is all cleaned up and we have time to watch a movie together or play board games.

I’m an insurance underwriter and I travel from one city to the next, even during weekends. Since I miss my children and really try to maximize the little time I have with them on weekends, I bring them along. Problem is, the kids need to do their homework and so they also bring their homework when we do travel together. This is where ahead interactive helps because I don’t have to think about schedules with the tutor. Since tutorial sessions are done in cyberspace, I can bring the kids to my weekend destinations and when it’s time for tutorials, we just need to go online. It’s really trouble free and hassle free. I get more time with the kids which is as important as their academics. It’s really great that there’s ahead interactive that could deliver tutorial services catering to my family’s needs. Honestly, I get less stressed because I don’t have to feel guilty leaving the kids all alone when busy weekends come. Thanks Ahead Interactive! Tessa, 38 years old.