As a parent, you want your child to succeed in school. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many students to miss crucial learning opportunities, especially in reading and mathematics. As a result, some may fall behind their peers this school year. With the academic rigours becoming more challenging each year, making sure your child is […]
It is hard to believe that it’s already been over two years since the pandemic hit. For parents with school-aged children, the last couple of years has been a roller coaster ride of remote, hybrid, and in-person learning. With the recent announcement from the Ontario government that all students will be returning to in-person education […]
The construct of number sense refers to a child’s fluidity and flexibility with numbers. It helps children understand what numbers mean, improves their mental mathematics performance, and gives them the tools to look at math in the outside world and make comparisons. In short, number sense is essential for developing a foundation in mathematics that […]
Many parents remember learning about fact families when they were in first grade. But let’s face it, for many of us, that was long ago! So, for those who don’t remember, fact families establish the relationship between numbers and aid in understanding the logic behind addition and subtraction. While fact families are typically introduced in […]
As a parent, you want your child to excel in school. You may not realize it, but one of the best ways to help them improve their math grades is to encourage them to practice mental math. Mental math is simply solving math problems in their head without needing paper and a pencil. By using […]
Math anxiety is a genuine phenomenon affecting many students, no matter their age. It’s a feeling of dread, fear, and apprehension that can overtake anyone when they’re faced with a math problem. For some children, math anxiety is so intense that it can cause them to completely freeze up, making it impossible even to attempt […]
If there’s one thing that all parents want for their children, it’s for them to be successful in life. One of the key ways to achieve success is to give your children a strong foundation in education. And when it comes to mathematics, nothing can help children understand complex ideas like manipulatives can. This blog […]
If you’re a parent, there’s a good chance that you’ve experienced the following situation: You’re helping your child with their math homework, and they just can’t seem to get it. They don’t understand what they’re doing, they can’t remember how to do basic operations, and everything seems to be a struggle. It’s frustrating for both […]
As technology becomes more and more a part of our everyday lives, it’s no surprise that its use is becoming more prevalent in education as well. Many different types of technology can be used in the classroom, and new ones are being developed all the time. An Evolving Classroom The classroom is evolving. Technology is […]
Math is one of the subjects that can be difficult for students to understand and master. For parents, it can be hard to know how to help their children with these challenges. However, there are some things you can do to make the process a little bit easier. In this post, we will discuss some […]
