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Inconsistent "NC Math 1" Instruction
A primary source of frustration for 8th-grade parents is the delivery of NC Math 1, a high school-level course taken by advanced middle schoolers.
Gap in Fundamentals: Parents complain that students are pushed into Math 1 based on test scores without having fully mastered 8th-grade foundational material. This forces teachers to choose between slowing down or leaving students behind. But Dr. Kevin L. Powell and Tutor Charlotte will do a deep diagnostic of your student’s math knowledge and abilities with daily and continuous assessments and re-teach and test your student in all levels of math.
Grading Disparity: High-achieving students who typically earned A's in 7th grade frequently see their grades drop to C's or D's in 8th-grade Math 1. Parents argue these "mechanically correct" students lack a conceptual understanding of the high school content. But Dr. Kevin L. Powell and Tutor Charlotte teaches deep conceptual understanding of math from 4th grade to Calculus.
Curriculum Conflict (MVP Math): The district uses the Mathematics Vision Project (MVP) for Math 1. Parents continue to protest this "discovery-based" model, claiming teachers act only as "facilitators" rather than instructors, leaving children unable to do homework without expensive private tutors. But Dr. Kevin actually teaches mathematics to your student with countless explanations of examples applied to real-world problems.
High-Stakes Testing Stress
EOC and EOG Pressure: 8th grade is a high-pressure year involving both the Grade 8 Math EOG and the NC Math 1 End-of-Course (EOC) test. Parents complain that the 2026 testing standards have led to a "teaching to the test" environment that prioritizes rote memorization over actual problem-solving skills. But Dr. Kevin teaches math to a student starting at the beginning (no understanding) to the end complete in-depth understanding (Real world applications and 1,000’s of practice math word problems).
Inequitable Outcomes: There is growing vocal concern that the current instruction methods result in more attention being paid to "borderline" passing students while the lowest and highest performing students are neglected. But Dr. Kevin teaches each of his students at their own pace individually during the many 1 on 1 tutoring sessions the student gets each month.
What a master tutor will do as your 8th Grade student’s tutor?
Be a private teacher to your student and give them one on one attention to their learning needs.
Why every student should have an affordable academic tutor to help them achieve academic success!
Imagine your child having a professional master tutor to help them do the following:
Help with homework daily.
Help preparing for quizzes, tests, and exams.
Time management skills.
Reading comprehension practice.
Learn advance math skills beyond their grade level.
Learn study skills so they become independent learners.
Learn test taking technique, critical reading skills, and analytical reasoning.
Improve the student’s grades by identifying academic weaknesses and teaching your student the academic concepts they find difficult.
Long-term preparation for high SAT/ACT scores.
We offer the following in our academic tutoring programs:
Live 1 on 1 tutoring sessions 7 days a week.
Help with math and English grammar homework daily.
Flexible tutoring schedules for the busy student.
Comprehension practice quizzes, tests, and exams to prepare your student for school.
A pathway to a college or university with long-term academic preparation.
Meet Your Student's Private Professor: Dr. Kevin L. Powell, Mathematician, Physicist, Logician, and Writer
Experience the difference that expert, one-on-one attention makes.
At Tutor Charlotte, your student receives personalized guidance from Dr. Kevin L. Powell, an esteemed educator dedicated to understanding and addressing your student’s unique learning issues with patience, understanding, and humor.
Dr. Powell inspires and motivates students to learn as much as possible, providing the dedicated attention they need and deserve.
A Remarkable Educational Background
Dr. Powell brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the classroom:
Doctorate in Mathematics
Master’s Degrees in: Business Administration, Economics, and Physics
Bachelor’s of Science Degree in: Business Administration
Associate’s of Applied Science Degree in: Accounting
In addition to his extensive academic credentials, Dr. Powell is an esteemed logician with two years of specialized study in logic, ensuring a structured and comprehensive approach to teaching complex subjects.
The questions I ask at the beginning of every tutoring session.
1. Do you have any homework that I can help you with today?
2. Do you have a quiz, test, or exam this week I can help you prepare for?
3. Do you need a lesson on a particular concept your teacher taught that you did not understand?
4. What did your math teacher teach you today?
Tutor Charlotte Program I: Deep Mathematics & Language Arts Support Grades 4-8 Tutoring All Year Long Cost $170.00 per month!
Elevate your student’s academic performance with Tutor Charlotte Program I, a premier online learning experience designed for 6th graders. For just $170.00 per month, your child receives up to 28 to 30 hours of expert instruction or more per month—to master core subjects and build lifelong confidence.
Why Choose Program I?
Comprehensive Math Mastery: From General Math and Pre-Algebra to Math I, Geometry, and Set Theory and Logic (Thinking Mathematically!), we simplify complex concepts to ensure your student excels.
Elite Language Arts Training: We bridge the gap in English Grammar, Reading Comprehension, and Composition to create powerful communicators.
New for 2026 – Tech Literacy: Students now receive introductory lessons in Python programming and Visual Studio Code, teaching them to write, debug, and execute code in a professional development environment.
Curriculum-Aligned Learning: Our lessons follow your school’s specific standards, ensuring every hour spent with us translates to higher grades in the classroom.
Maximum Flexibility: Intensive online tutoring is available 7 days a week, fitting seamlessly into your family’s busy schedule.
Free History Enrichment: Gain exclusive access to lectures in American and World History via the Tutor Charlotte YouTube Channel youtube.com/@Dr.KevinLPowell.
Customizable Science Add-On
Prepare your student for high school success by adding Chemistry, Physics, or Biology to their program. This add-on includes a weekly 30-minute lecture, specialized notes, and regular assessments to track progress.
Give your child the academic edge they deserve.
*A one-time non-refundable registration fee $100.00 and one-time non-refundable orientation tutoring class fee $26.06 apply. *After the orientation tutoring class, a parent can get a complete refund of the program fee $170.00, registration fee $100.00, and orientation fee $26.06 if they cancel their student’s enrollment in Tutor Charlotte within 24 hours.
There is no contract. There is no obligation to continue. You pay month to month only. You can stop academic tutoring anytime.
Professor: Dr. Kevin L. Powell, Mathematician and Physicist
Ph. 980-288-6115 Charlotte, NC
Ph. 704-719-0956 U.S. Whatsapp
Ph. 809-489-5760 D.R. Home Phone
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No phone calls will be accepted when tutoring is being done.
Compare our Tutor Charlotte flat price $170.00 a month for 28 to 30 hours of tutoring to our competitor Sylvan Learning Center. They charge you:
Personalized Tutoring and Homework Help: $50+ per session
ACT and SAT Group Classes: $900+ per class
STEM & Academic Camps: $200+ per camp
Compare our Tutor Charlotte flat price $170.00 a month for 28 to 30 hours of tutoring to our competitor Huntington Learning Center. Their customer complained “They provide a diagnostic and then tell you they will need 80 sessions with your child, at $70-$85 per hour. I contracted for 20 sessions to see how it went before committing to more, then I was told they still need to "learn" my child. Ridiculous! My daughter was bored after 10 sessions, we stopped after 13 and I asked for a credit for the unused hours.”
What can Tutor Charlotte do to help my student in math?
Tutor Charlotte can provide your student with a solid foundation in mathematics. By building a solid foundation in math, student gain the confidence to learn high levels of mathematics.
Will the master tutor, Dr. Kevin L. Powell, contact my student’s teachers?
Yes, if given permission by a parent. I like to work closely with the student’s teacher in order to get the best result for your student. Click “Academic Permission Form” and print it out. Complete the form and give it to each teacher who should be contacted by Dr. Powell.
Question: What is a typical Tutor Charlotte tutoring session like?
During the tutoring session, we ask the student the following questions and tutor what the student needs:
1. Do you have any homework that I can help you with today?
2. Do you have a quiz, test, or exam this week I can help you prepare for?
3. Do you need a lesson on a particular concept your teacher taught that you did not understand?
4. What did your Language Arts teacher, math teacher, and or science teacher teach you today?
Question: Do I need a desktop computer for my student?
Yes, your student must have access to the internet, speakers on their computer, and I recommend access to a working printer to printout academic work. I recommend a desktop computer over Ipads and other devices.
Do you do academic assessments of your students?
Yes, my students do continuous academic assessments in math and English grammar to determine the student’s skills in the subject being tutored. The continuous academic assessment allows us to adjust your student’s academic tutoring to fit their needs.
Question: Do you tutor ELA?
After a careful assessment of the student’s English grammar skills, the student is taught by the master tutor, Dr. Kevin L. Powell, using the Glencoe Language Arts English Grammar and Composition Handbook with complete assessment questions in each chapter based on the reading level of the student. In addition, the student will begin studying and incorporating 5,014 SAT vocabulary words for reading comprehension. The student is continuously tested to measure their academic progress. The student is taught English composition (writing and structure).
4th Grade English Grammar and Composition Handbook
5th Grade English Grammar and Composition Handbook
6th Grade English Grammar and Composition Handbook
7th Grade English Grammar and Composition Handbook
8th Grade English Grammar and Composition Handbook
Dr. Kevin L. Powell tutors and teaches 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th mathematics strictly from the textbooks, and remedial 3rd grade Saxon math.
Tutor Charlotte follows this math curriculum for tutoring 8th grade students in Raleigh, North Carolina.
In Raleigh, North Carolina, the 8th-grade math curriculum for the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) follows the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS). For the 2025–2026 school year, the district utilizes the Open Up Resources 6–8 Math curriculum, which focuses on active, collaborative learning and real-world problem-solving.
Core Content Domains (Math 8)
The curriculum is organized into five major domains:
The Number System: Students learn to distinguish between rational and irrational numbers and approximate irrational values (such as square roots) on a number line.
Expressions and Equations: Topics include radicals and integer exponents, scientific notation, and solving linear equations and inequalities. A major focus is analyzing and solving systems of two linear equations.
Functions: Students define, evaluate, and compare functions. They use functions to model relationships between quantities, focusing on rate of change (slope) and initial value (y-intercept).
Geometry: Key concepts include understanding congruence and similarity through transformations, analyzing angle relationships (parallel lines and transversals), applying the Pythagorean Theorem, and calculating the volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres.
Statistics and Probability: Students investigate patterns of association in bivariate data using scatter plots and two-way tables.
Advanced Math Pathways
Eligible 8th-grade students in Raleigh may also take high school credit courses:
NC Math 1: A compacted course that covers 8th-grade standards along with all high school Math 1 standards, focusing on linear, exponential, and quadratic relationships.
NC Math 2: An advanced course for students who completed Math 1 in 7th grade, focusing on quadratic functions, advanced geometry (similarity and right triangle trigonometry), and probability.
Standards for Mathematical Practice
In addition to content, students are expected to develop eight "habits of mind," including making sense of problems, reasoning abstractly, constructing viable arguments, and modeling with mathematics.
