Borland Educational

Math Tutoring and Test Prep: 415-332-4564

Results

“I wanted to write you a short note to thank you for the work you did with Mark this past spring. You not only turned him around, but restored his natural love of math.”

Justine R. (Client: 1983)

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“I have always been absolutely math phobic. Finally I found Chris Borland to tutor me. That turned out to be an inspired moment. I not only got through the class, I got an A.

"Now I feel a confidence in my math skills that I never had in my forty plus years. I'm not afraid anymore and I know that I can do it.”

Kathleen G. (Student: 2000)

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“Chris is a phenomenal math, PSAT, and SAT tutor. I studied with him for over three years and am so grateful for all of his invaluable knowledge and the confidence that he instilled in me as a math student.

"When I started studying with him, I never would have imagined that I would later voluntarily take (and enjoy) calculus!

"Now, years later, the same standardized test-taking skills that he taught me for the PSAT and SAT are helping me immensely in my LSAT prep.

"Chris is patient and efficient in his teaching. I would highly recommend him to everyone!”

Gary C. (Client: 2016)

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“Chris has taken this average boy and taught him not only several levels of math but also an appreciation for the subject. My son is now in the advanced program at his school, which is algebra in 8th grade.

"Chris has also acted as a friend ... advising my son about education in general, organization, love of words as well as numbers.

"I am extremely pleased.”

Jeanne B. (Client: 1999)

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"[Chris’s] methods are extremely effective and he is one of the kindest, most supportive men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.

"Working with him has been one of my best academic experiences and I congratulate Chris on his hard work and dedication to the success of his pupils."

Harrison M. (Student: 2017)

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“Over this past year, I observed Chris tutoring the 8-year-old that I nanny. This child began working with Chris during 1st grade, and by now he is extremely confident in his mathematical abilities.

“I was blown away as I overheard Chris teaching his student many of the same concepts that I had to review for the GRE - properties of exponents, square roots, fractions, negative integers, prime numbers, and even basic algebra. The boy was preparing for a graduate school entrance exam in 2nd grade!

“Not only is Chris vastly knowledgeable in math, he is also infinitely patient and easygoing. He also takes the time to write thorough emails to update parents as his students progress.

Eve S. (Other: 2017)

Educational Resources

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Ed Tech and Tools

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Tech

Texas Instruments TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator
Basic, no-frills, old-school scientific calculator. Traditional key layout and functions. Not solar powered.

Texas Instruments TI-34 MultiView Scientific Calculator
Two-line display, additional functions/features. Math Print allows normal input of fractions, roots, exponents, etc. Not quite a graphing calculator, but close.

Ti-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator
HUGE advance over old Ti-84 calculators. Color graphs + superior os + 3x speed + 3x resolution + 6x memory compared to Ti-84 Plus SE. Get this math monster!

Case for Ti-84 Plus CE
Protective case for the Ti-84 Plus CE calculator. Plush lining and hard exterior guards agains scratches and dings. Internal pocket for accessories.

Ti-Basic
The Basic variant used to program the Ti-84 family of graphing calculators. Developer site here. Online editor/emulator here.

Ti Connect Software
Connect your Ti-84 graphing calculator to your computer for backup of programs and data, os management, easy writing and editing of code, etc.

Ti-SmartView CE Emulator
Software to emulate the Ti-84 Plus CE graphing calculator on a Mac or PC and for mirroring to monitors/projectors for presentations and classroom instruction.

TurboScan
Indispensable free scanning app converts photos into accurate b/w scans. Eliminate paper! TurboScan homework, white boards, notes; then email scans for reference.

Camo and Camo Studio
Free, cross-platform software apps for Mac, PC, iOS, and Android that turn phones into web cams for use in 2-Way Tutoring. All you need now is a cell phone stand!

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Tools

Adjustable Desktop Cell Phone Stand
Turn your cell phone into a document camera for streaming hardcover materials, handwritten math, etc. using Zoom or other online video conferencing service.

Maped Technic Compass
Dedicated compass with handy extension. Holds external pens/pencils/markers. Useful on all surfaces (paper, chalkboard, whiteboard, etc.).

Deli 8601 Stainless Steel Drawing Compass
Inexpensive compass with lead and case. Small form factor. Good quality; great price.

Bullseye SAFE-T Compass/Ruler Combination
Clever, inexpensive combination short ruler and compass. A must have, basic math tool.

Pentel Sharp Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm, Blue (P207C)
Good all-around pencil for mathematics, drawing, handwriting. Use with a dedicated eraser (built-in erasers disappear quickly).

Staedtler Mechanical Pencil Night Blue Series, 0.7mm
Best pencil for serious students. Advances lead in tiny increments to avoid breakage. Awesome balance, solid feel, beautiful look. Worth every penny.

Cross Classic Century Classic Black 0.7mm Pencil (250305)
The Cross Century in black is the Rolls Royce of mechanical pencils. Write with a Rolls for under $50! Matching pen and pencil set (250105), here.

Pentel Clic Retractable Eraser, 3 Pack (ZE21BP3M)
Convenient “eraser pen” design. Lasts a very long time without refilling. Pair this with a high-quality mechanical drafting pencil, and you’re all set.

Staedtler Mars Plastic Erasers, Pack of 4 (52650BK4)
A trusty eraser matters, especially on high-stakes standardized tests. Staedtler drafting products are professional grade. Nothing better.

Pilot Frixion Ball Clicker Erasable/Retractable/Refillable Pens
Erasable pens that produces nice lines that last and actually erase months later. Eternal "friction" eraser. Refills reduce waste. Various colors. Widths: .38mm-1mm.

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Paper

Clairefontaine Classic Staple Bound Graph Paper Pad
High quality, heavenly feel, smooth heavy paper, 8.5x11.75, very fine purple lines. Beautiful top-stapled pads, with soft cover. French. Expensive. Worth it.

Mead 59878 Cambridge Stiff-Back Planning Pad, Quad Ruled
Standard 8.5x11.5 quarter-inch graph paper. Very fine light blue lines, good quality paper, nice feel, soft cover, top-stapled pad. Reasonably priced.

Free Online Graph Paper Templates
Produce print-ready pdf files to have custom graph/dot/isometric/log/polar pads printed at your preferred local or online printer. More here and here.

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