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Athletes and Mathematicians: The Perfect Pair

May 23, 2022 | Cedar Rapids Blog

Have you ever paused to consider how athletes continue to break records? How do they keep getting better and faster? The answer involves math! Many professional athletic teams now hire mathematicians to help them perform at their optimum ability. F..

How Mathnasium Helps Homeschoolers

May 16, 2022 | Cedar Rapids Blog

Homeschooling has definitely grown in popularity over the last decade. The Center For Education Statistics reported that in the 2011-2012 school year, 3% of the school-aged population were homeschooled. Nine years later, that number jumped to 9%! M..

Why The Instructors At Mathnasium Rock

May 14, 2022 | Cedar Rapids Blog

At Mathnasium of Cedar Rapids, we pride ourselves on our proficient, friendly, and highly-skilled instructors. We know that it takes more than a math whiz to be able to successfully teach your child math. So what is it that sets Mathnasium's Instructors a..

Can Your Child Learn To Love Math?

May 10, 2022 | Cedar Rapids Blog

Can children learn to fall in love with math? Really? In a recent study, 88% of students questioned said math was their least favorite subject. Their reasons were: 1. Feeling frustrated because they didn't fully understand a topic or concept. ..

Mathnasium Helps Students At School

May 6, 2022 | Cedar Rapids Blog

"You can't make math any easier," says James, a fifth grade Mathnasium student.  "I never thought I could do math, now I know better," said Ariella, another Mathnasium student. We all know attending Mathnasium of Cedar Rapids is sure to improve ..

Take A Look At What Happens To The Brain While Learning Math

Apr 11, 2022 | Cedar Rapids Blog

There's a lot going on in your child's brain when they're learning math. The parietal lobe and the frontal lobe are pretty busy firing neurons and recalling information. A recent study from The New York Times explains that our brains go through stages..

Does Your Advanced Math Student Need A Challenge?

Apr 8, 2022 | Cedar Rapids Blog

How many students are in your child's math class? According to current research, the average class size in North America is over 20 students per teacher. In other words: 20 different learning styles and 20 different learning speeds. Even with te..