With school closures and social distancing measures in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, online tutoring has seen a surge in popularity. But is online tutoring here to stay? Some experts believe that it could be the future of personalized learning. Here’s what you need to know about online math tutoring and how it can... Continue reading
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The Left-Brain vs. Right-Brain Myth
March 8, 2022 by The Dropkick Math Team
When it comes to the left-brain vs. right-brain myth, there’s a lot of confusion out there. People seem to think that the left side of their brain is responsible for all logic and reasoning, while the right side is in charge of creativity and emotions. But this isn’t actually true! In reality, both sides of... Continue reading
Balancing Screen Time During The Pandemic
February 24, 2022 by The Dropkick Math Team
The COVID pandemic has changed the way students live, learn, and visit with their friends. They have logged online to attend school, played online games, and visited with grandparents over video chat. This is the first generation of children to be so reliant on screen time and for students to show a gap in learning due... Continue reading
How Virtual Learning Has Affected Your Child’s Education
February 18, 2022 by The Dropkick Math Team
As COVID-19 rapidly spread across the country, schools shut their doors and classes were moved online in order to slow the spread. The transition to online learning has been hard for teachers who need to change their courses and for students who are left to adapt to the new learning environment. The biggest group of... Continue reading
What Do The Studies Show?
February 15, 2022 by The Dropkick Math Team
After two years of disruptions, it is safe to say that the pandemic has impacted children’s education. With an estimated 90% of all children worldwide who have had their education disrupted, change is needed. Students cannot continue to be pulled in and out of school and be expected to learn the same way in front... Continue reading
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How Important Is It To Be Involved In Your Child’s Learning
February 13, 2022 by The Dropkick Math Team
Even parents who were top of the math class when they were in school may find themselves perplexed by modern math curricula. But, in this time of disrupted traditional instructions, parents and teachers need to work together to support their children’s math learning. This is why at Dropkick Math, we believe that parent involvement is... Continue reading
Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid Of Making Mistakes
February 5, 2022 by The Dropkick Math Team
Believe it or not, making mistakes in math is actually a good thing. Mistakes can not only be learning opportunities, but as students consider their mistakes, it can also be a time when their brains grow. So, the proper math learning techniques can be the key to a child’s confidence to make mistakes and learn... Continue reading
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Part 2 – How To Talk To Your Child About Their Report Card
January 27, 2022 by The Dropkick Math Team
In the second part of our series, “Report Cards: What Do They Really Mean,” we will discuss how to speak to your child about the marks they received on their report card. Students will be receiving their report cards any day now, and parents must understand what the marks mean and speak to their children... Continue reading
Part 1 – How To Read Your Child’s Report Card
January 20, 2022 by The Dropkick Math Team
It is February, and that means that the 1st term report cards are just around the corner. At Dropkick Math, we believe it is crucial for parents to fully understand how to read the report card and decipher what the marks really mean. So, we have completed a two-part series for parents to refer to... Continue reading
How to Speak with Your Child about Their Progress Report
November 17, 2021 by The Dropkick Math Team
Chances are, your child will be bringing home a progress report over the next couple of weeks. This will be the first time for your child’s teacher to let you know where they see your child’s development regarding the standards set by the Ministry of Ontario. Usually, it gives you an idea of where your... Continue reading
