Cary IL Blog

Beat the "COVID Slide" with Mathnasium

Aug 11, 2020 | Cary IL Blog

What is the COVID Slide? Education Week released an article outlining a new curve we need to worry about flattening -- the “COVID slide.” The COVID Slide is the projected academic recession students will experience due to school closures. These project..

Mathnasium@Home Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Mar 24, 2020 | Cary IL Blog

      Q&A collection for parents and guardians that explains Mathnasium@Home, the online platform for learning math in the way that makes sense to students, explained in a way that makes sense to parents.                 ..

How Does Arun Handle a Math Pop Quiz, and How Will You?!

Mar 4, 2020 | Cary IL Blog

Arun is one example of hundreds. Math confidence, describing his experience as "fun" and enjoying a boost in school performance are characteristic of any Mathnasium student. Check out his genuine responses in this video interview and then ..

Three Types of Math Students- Which is Your Child?

Feb 4, 2020 | Cary IL Blog

Here's a breakdown of the three most common types of math students: the signs, consequences and solution for each one. By the end of this short article you will know exactly which of the three types best describes your child and what steps ..

Experience the Mathnasium Advantage from Home

Jan 7, 2020 | Cary IL Blog

If you’re juggling busy schedules or going on vacation, reliably getting to a Mathnasium learning center may be difficult. But now, Mathnasium@home allows your child to make progress in math wherever you are.             With Mathnasi..

What is STEM?

Oct 15, 2018 | Cary IL Blog

What is STEM? It is simply an acronym for Science – Technology – Engineering – Mathematics.   Why is STEM important? STEM careers in the US are growing twice as fast as other professions. They also make up over 90% of the best paying jobs stra..

Why Do Kids Struggle with Geometry?

Oct 15, 2018 | Cary IL Blog

Why do kids struggle with Geometry? Geometry is the branch of mathematics that deals with the properties, measurement, and relations of points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids.  In layman’s terms it is math applied to pictures.   Many people say it..

Why Do Kids Struggle with Algebra?

Oct 15, 2018 | Cary IL Blog

Why do kids struggle with Algebra? We’ve asked algebra teachers what skills they wish their students were better at coming into Algebra class? Their answers were always the same 3 skills: Multiplication facts, Fractions, and Integers.  So why are kids ..