Number Sense Blog

Are you visiting family or friends over the Thanksgiving holiday? If so, your travel plans may be the perfect opportunity to practice your math...

Student loan debt is an overwhelming reality for students and parents of all backgrounds. 

What do dogs do when life gets ruff? They go to the dog park, of course! And what do math students do when life gets rough? They call on...

Canaan Smith had a really big dream.

(Image of child reading by Tim Pierce)

Do you love reading? We do! In fact, sometimes we use math as part of our reading. This week’s word problem...

We’re fond of saying that, just as parents read with their children, they should also “math” with their children. Why? Families who engage with...

November is here, the month of family, feasting, and giving thanks. It's also a great month for a turkey math activity! Because the holidays are...

Q: When does a teacher carry birdseed?A: When there is a parrot-teacher conference! This week’s word problem is tweet-tastic! Practice your...

Larry Martinek, “The Man Behind the Method,” is chief instructional officer of Mathnasium Learning Centers. Known for his smile, his stories and...

We love arts and crafts! There’s nothing so satisfying as making something special with your own two hands. And quite often, arts and crafts...