Number Sense Blog
Math Test-Taking Strategies to Boost Confidence
Mar 8, 2014
Math anxiety can easily undermine the hard work students have invested throughout the year, lowering their scores on standardized tests and jeopardizing their chances to take advanced classes or enroll in the schools of their choice.
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Master Fractions and Set the Stage for Success, As Featured in The Wall Street Journal
Oct 3, 2013
Algebra Readiness begins in elementary school. Three essential topics in elementary school mathematics are 1) numerical fluency, which includes the effortless recall of addition facts and the times tables stemming from mental math strategies for c...
Breaking Down the Question Barrier
Sep 23, 2013
Children need to be exposed to the forms of mathematical thought as well as to the details. What is missing in most instruction is the timely unfolding of these basic forms of mathematical thought. The use of consistent, familiar forms clearly dep...
Back to School Refresher
Aug 15, 2013
Did you know your student could lose anywhere from two to two and a half months worth of math knowledge over the summer months? By enrolling your student at Mathnasium now, they can move ahead in their class and continue to learn new things.Refres...
Back to Basics: The Essence of the Mathnasium Difference
Jul 17, 2013
Principles of Math can come across confusing to students, especially when they are bombarded with multiple rules and confusing practices. Mathnasium focuses on introducing new subject matter with a consistent and knowable approach, allowing studen...
