There’s no doubt that struggling with some concepts at the start of the school year can be discouraging. Your child may feel like they are falling behind and that it’s impossible to catch up. But they need to remember that it’s not how they start that matters, it’s how they finish. With a little bit... Continue reading
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Math is Math! Why Would They Change It?
April 5, 2022 by The Dropkick Math Team
If your child comes to you for help with their homework, you may be confused when you see how it is being taught. The mathematics that students learn today is most likely highly different from what you learned at school. The main thing to keep in mind is that math hasn’t changed. The way it... Continue reading
The Meaning Of Fractions
April 1, 2022 by The Dropkick Math Team
Fractions can often be a source of frustration starting in elementary school. Many times this is because children have not previously been taught algorithms and procedures correctly. They may often confuse methods with others they have learned for whole numbers or have simply not practiced fractions enough to understand them fully. This is precisely why... Continue reading
5 Ways To Support Your Elementary School Child
March 29, 2022 by The Dropkick Math Team
When a child struggles in mathematics, parents need to become involved and help support their education. However, many parents aren’t sure where to start or how to properly support their child without being overbearing restricting or interfering. If you feel this way, you are not alone. It can be challenging to find the right balance... Continue reading
Mathematics is the Key to a STEM Major: Why Students Need to Excel in This Field
March 20, 2022 by The Dropkick Math Team
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How To Prevent Passing On Your Math Anxiety To Your Child
March 13, 2022 by The Dropkick Math Team
Do you remember how you felt in math class? Were you anxious every time the teacher called on you? Do you cringe when you think about math homework? If so, you aren’t alone. Millions of people feel this way about math. The trick is not to pass these feelings onto your child as they begin... 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
5 Signs Your Child Needs Help In Math
February 28, 2022 by The Dropkick Math Team
Does your child need help with their math? Believe it or not, sometimes it’s difficult to tell. Many parents often believe their child only needs math tutoring if they struggle in school. However, with the disruption in learning caused by COVID over the past couple of years, it is becoming commonplace for students of all... Continue reading
How A Positive Attitude Towards Mathematics Can Improve Skills
February 21, 2022 by The Dropkick Math Team
For the first time, scientists have identified a pathway in the brain that links a positive attitude towards math and achievement in the subject. The study of elementary school students performed by the Stanford University School of Medicine found that having a positive attitude about math was connected to better function of the hippocampus. This... 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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