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Go on a Fun Scavenger Hunt for Math in Nature

May 21, 2018 | Parker Blog

As the weather gets warmer, kids go outside more often and stay out longer. Sometimes it is hard to get them inside to focus on math. On those days, consider joining the kids outside for a Mathnasium Math Scavenger Hunt. There are examples of math in n..

A Math Idea so Ridiculous You Won’t Believe It’s True!

Jan 8, 2018 | Parker Blog

Most math feels logical. Sometimes it might be hard to get the right answers, but at least it usually follows a logical pattern. At Mathnasium of Parker we accomplish our motto, “we make math make sense,” by helping students find the pattern and logic in ..

Math Fun: How Much Do You Weigh On Other Planets

Nov 5, 2016 | Parker Blog

Have you ever wondered why astronauts can jump so high on the moon? It’s because the force of gravity on the moon is lower than it is on Earth! Simply put, gravity is the force that attracts two objects to each other. On a larger scale, our sun’s g..

Fall Break Math Craft - Math Monsters

Oct 13, 2016 | Parker Blog

If there's one thing we love, it's a good math craft... especially when it doubles as a manipulative! Jennifer Schorr's adorable math monsters craft on Macaroni Kid definitely fits the bill, combining creative time with an opportunity to work with your ki..