"We're doing this for one reason: Because we know that with the right amount of help, our students can succeed."

"We provide our students with SMARTHINKING to provide the one-on-one instruction that is essential for student success. The experienced tutors at SMARTHINKING provide our students extra assistance in improving basic skills. We're delighted our students have this "any time" resource that complements our learning environment."

"[SMARTHINKING] helps a lot. The tutors are patient and thorough. In school I'm scared to ask questions because the students or instructor might think they're stupid, but SMARTHINKING is anonymous. Even if you tell your tutor your name, they'll never meet you. Smarthinking.com is really helpful. I think a lot of kids worry about asking questions because they don't want to look stupid. SMARTHINKING eliminates that because you'll never meet your tutor so it doesn't matter what they think of you!!!"

"It was like having a teacher at my home!"

"My first experience with the program was a good one. I felt that I could express myself more easily because I was given the chance to ask questions on the computer and got instant feedback.

I also am more comfortable with this than with asking questions in a classroom. There is a sense of privacy with the program, and I never feel that I am asking a stupid question. It is a really friendly program, and I get to ask questions to a private tutor names Lisa.

Technology is growing more and more every day, and this program is giving us the chance to grow along with it. As a teenager, I, like most of my friends, enjoy being on the computer, and this program gives me that chance. At the same time, I am learning a lot about taking the MCAS, and I am having fun too!

The program has helped me in thinking for myself. If I have difficulty with a problem, I am guided toward the correct solution by a series of questions that the tutor asks regarding the problem. This gives me the chance to think things through on my own. All in all, I believe the program is helping me learn more math, and I do NOT like math! As a matter of fact, I even helped my younger brother with his algebra homework this week!

I think I will be less nervous about taking the MCAS test again in the spring- thanks to the SMARTHINKING program."

"It is amazing how personal and private the program is! I have a tutor who leads me through problems; I can ask any questions I need to ask, and no one else knows what I am asking. I never get embarrassed or feel nervous like I would in a classroom with many other students.

I feel that I have made new friends because I have been given the chance to meet new tutors during each session who always make me feel comfortable about what I am doing. They truly care about me and help me to follow through as easily as possible with each problem.

I would strongly recommend the program to those students in other schools who may feel that they will never pass the MCAS. When I retake the MCAS test in the spring, I will be better prepared thanks to the SMARTHINKING program and its tutors."