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The Difference Between Rational and Irrational Numbers

If you’ve ever felt confused while trying to help your child with their math homework, you’re not alone. Math can often feel like a different language, with its unique terms and rules. But once we break it down, it’s more familiar than we initially think. Two terms that often confuse parents are rational and irrational numbers. […]

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Exploring Geometry: Beyond The Basics

If you’ve been finding it a struggle to help your child with their geometry homework, this blog post is your perfect companion. Geometry, as you may recall from your own school days, often feels foreign and perplexing to untrained minds. However, with the right methods and patience, explaining it to your kids can transform into an […]

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Uncovering The Joy Of Math In Your Kids

Welcome to “Uncovering The Joy of Math.” This blog is made especially for you, a parent seeking techniques to cultivate a love for mathematics in your child. Mathematics can be intimidating, and it’s not uncommon for adults to grapple with math-related anxiety. Sadly, this fear can unintentionally rub off on our children. The great news is, it […]

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Building Confidence In Math Through Fun Activities

Welcome! You’re undoubtedly aware that math can be one of the most challenging subjects for children to grasp. Often, it’s not the subject itself that’s the crux of the problem, but the approach that dulls their interest. What if we told you there’s a different way? A way to build your child’s confidence in math through fun […]

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5 Effective Homework Tips for Parents: A Guide to Help Your Child Excel in Math

Welcome, parents! Dealing frequently with math homework can become quite a challenge for you and your child. But don’t worry! We’ve got the solutions to help you navigate this somewhat perplexing journey of numbers and variables, increasing your and your child’s skills and comfort with mathematics. In this article, we’ll share five practical and effective tips […]

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Empowering Future Coders: The Vital Role of Math Education in Your Child’s Coding Career

Understandably, as parents, you have goals, hopes, and dreams for your children, and you want them to succeed. In today’s advanced, fast-paced world, it’s becoming increasingly important to arm our children with a diverse range of skills. One such critical skill is Coding – the language of the future. This blog post aims to shed light on […]

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Has Math Changed Over The Years

Do you remember those evenings spent at the dining table, wrestling with complex fractions or engaging with puzzling geometry problems? As a parent of children, you may find the mathematics that your child brings home from school looks different from the math you remember. It can be confusing and even intimidating, causing you to question whether […]

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Parents And Math Anxiety

When it comes to math, as a parent, you may have feelings of apprehension or even dread that you subtly pass on to your child. While many may chalk this up to dislike for the subject, it can actually be classified as ‘math anxiety’ – a defined, researched, and quite common phenomenon. This article aims to delve […]

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Why We Start With An Assessment

*Note: Dropkick Math is no longer offering tutoring services.  It is absolutely understandable as a parent that you might wonder why our math help services start with a comprehensive, detailed assessment. Your child’s journey towards better comprehension in mathematics should always start with a clear understanding of where they are at present and where they want to go. […]

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How We Help Families Unlock Better Grades

Learning mathematics can often be a daunting task for many students. The struggle with numbers, formulas, equations, and mathematical reasoning can turn this crucial subject into a source of constant frustration and distress. However, at Dropkick Math Academy, we strongly believe that every child has the potential to excel in mathematics. Our online learning program is specifically […]