Number Sense is the ability to appreciate the size and scale of numbers in the context of the question at hand. Three elements establish Number...
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Word Problem Wednesday: Turn Up The Heat on Everyday Math Skills
Jan 31, 2018
Do you have sweet everyday math skills? Then it’s time to turn up the heat to practice and improve! Don’t sweat it, take your time to think it...

Why “Number Sense” Is the Beginning of All Math Ability
Jan 29, 2018
Ever hear your child or another student talk about math class and say, “That stuff doesn’t make sense to me!”? That’s pretty typical, and it’s...

Word Problem Wednesday: Photography, Fractions and Percents
Jan 24, 2018
Strike a pose for math improvement! This week’s word problem Wednesday is about a flash sale that would make anybody snap to attention! The...

Math Help for Students: Study Tips for Math Tests
Mar 31, 2017
Many students come to Mathnasium nervous about math tests. We’d like to share a handful of our study tips to help you tackle each test...

Is Your Child Struggling, On Track, Or Ahead in Math?
Sep 15, 2016
Can your child answer these mental math questions? The results may surprise you!
If they can solve problems at and above grade level, they may...

Exercises to Improve Beginner Math Skills: Counting and Grouping
Apr 26, 2016
Many times, when students of all ages come to Mathnasium in need of math help, their math troubles can be traced back to a lack of number...

Top Study Tips to Prepare for Math Tests
Mar 31, 2016
Many students come to Mathnasium nervous about math tests. We’d like to share a handful of our study tips to help you tackle each test...

The Home Stretch: Four Ways to Keep Your Child Motivated
Nov 19, 2015
There are only a few weeks left until the end of the fall semester and winter break is on the horizon! However, there’s a strong chance that...