What's Your Learning Style?

Have you ever wondered why you do better in some classes than others? It may depend on your individual learning style. Your learning style influences the way you understand information and solve problems.

There are three primary learning styles: Visual, Auditory, & Tactile

Many people use a combination of learning styles, whereas others learn best by using just one. Want to know your learning style? You're just 20 questions away from finding out! Take this QUIZ and others to help you learn more about yourself as a student!

Time management helps you focus, be more productive, and accomplish more in a shorter period of time. Learn this crucial skill to lead a less stressful lifestyle and produce better work.

Whether you're a freshman or a senior, developing the following ten skills will help you achieve success in school, in your chosen career, and in life. 

Program Overview

Through Hawaii’s partnership with Tutor.com, all middle and intermediate school students and K–12 students from participating schools (not including public charter schools) have unlimited access to 24/7, individualized online tutoring and drop-off review services. These services are free of charge to participating schools and students.

• Personalized tutoring and homework help in 200+ subjects

• Quick connection to an expert tutor (typically about 1 minute)

• Drop-off writing review (expert feedback given within 1 day)

• SAT® and ACT® Essentials self-paced courses from The Princeton Review®

• Practice quizzes, worksheets, and other learning resources

Tutors are rigorously vetted subject-matter experts. They are committed to helping students learn concepts and figure out how to solve problems themselves. They ask questions, they encourage, and they empower. They’re available 24/7 so that students can get help with their assignments anytime, anywhere, from any internet-connected device.

Free Tutoring in Math, Science & Writing

Math and Science   

The OLA Math and Science tutors are University of Hawaii students, most majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).

• Mathematics (Up to at Calculus II)

• Biology (Up to BIOL 172)

• Chemistry (Up to CHEM 162)

• Physics (Up to at PHYS 272)

Writing   

The OLA Writing tutors are University of Hawaii students with excellent writing skills. Our tutors can help you with various topics, including but not limited to…

• Homework

• Citations

• Research

• Professional and Academic Development

• Summary and Analysis

Live 1-on-1 tutoring

Students can schedule online appointments (45-minutes for Writing and 20-minute increments for Math/Science) to work one-on-one with a tutor. However, students are not required to stay with the tutor for the entire time. We can focus on what you wish to work on or need help with most. We aim to help you as much as you need during your appointment.

Covering subjects from kindergarten through early college, including math, science, reading, computing, history, art history, economics, financial literacy, SAT, MCAT, and more, Khan Academy focuses on skill mastery to help learners build the strong foundations they need to succeed in higher education and in their careers.