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
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
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
Over the past two years, students have had to adjust to a different kind of school life. One week they are in class, and the next, they are in front of a screen and expected to learn the same way as if they were being taught in person. Students faced multiple schedule changes, were assigned... Continue reading
