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02 Oct: Understanding Math Anxiety: Strategies to Overcome Fear of Math

Mathematics is often envisioned as a subject of logic, equations, and precision. Yet, for many students, the world of numbers brings about feelings of dread, apprehension, and fear. This phenomenon, known as math anxiety, is more common than you might think. So, what is math anxiety, and more importantly, how can we address it? What is Math Anxiety? Math anxiety…

26 Apr: Is Your Student Experiencing Learning Loss?

Education for our children has seen some major changes in 2020. You remember what it was like. In what seemed like an instant, every students’ world (and the worlds of their parents) got complicated as the pandemic caused so many changes.  With school closures or throw-together virtual school solutions, parents and teachers were left scrambling – juggling teaching, tech support,…

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30 Mar: Freaked About Common Core?

Here’s how you can drop the fear and support your child: Just mention “common core math” to any parent of school-aged kids in the US and chances are you’ll hear a strong opinion. Parents often say things like: “Why is common core so confusing?” or “Shouldn’t finding the right answer be enough?” Some parents see value in the newer approach…