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Teaching Math in a Way That Makes Sense

Jul 5, 2021 | Cottage Grove Blog

What is it about Mathnasium that helps students find success in math? The answer is simple: We teach for understanding. Instead of coaching students to rely on memorization, rote learning, or calculators, our highly trained instructors use multiple ap..

The Mathnasium Time

Mar 28, 2021 | Cottage Grove Blog

It's the start of spring, and renewal is all around us. Birds are chirping, plants and trees are blooming, and baby animals are peeking out of dens and burrows for the first time.   It's also the perfect opportunity to look at your child's math learning..

The Motivation Factor

Mar 22, 2021 | Cottage Grove Blog

According to NBC news, there are 3 main motivating factors that human beings rely on. They are: 1. Extrinsic Motivation. This means doing something for the external rewards you'll receive. For example, a child named Maria earns money doing chores to bu..

Why Do Kids Struggle with Fractions?

Jan 24, 2021 | Cottage Grove Blog

Why do kids fear and struggle with fractions? Many kids fear fractions because they don’t understand how they work – they mix up the parts and don’t understand what they mean and what we do to them. Parents typically understand enough to get by ..

The COVID-19 slide: What summer learning loss can tell us about the potential impact of school closures on student academic achievement

Jul 20, 2020 | Cottage Grove Blog

As a parent, you've probably heard of the 'summer slide,' where students can lose up to 3 months of knowledge over the summer. This already scary phenomenon is being compounded this year by the knowledge slide kids are experiencing because of closed schoo..

Three Types of Math Students--Which is Your Child?

Feb 5, 2020 | Cottage Grove 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 st..

Ten Reasons Now is the Best Time to Enroll in Mathnasium of Cottage Grove

Jun 27, 2019 | Cottage Grove Blog

  Are any of these math difficulties true of your son or daughter? Math grades are not what they should be. Your child says, “I don’t like math.”  They did not score well in math on a standardized test or on the SAT or ACT. Math homework is..

What to do after Parent-Teacher Conferences

Oct 12, 2018 | Cottage Grove Blog

Did you walk away from your child’s parent-teacher conference for math, wondering what you should do next? You aren’t alone. Many parents don’t understand all the information, and they aren’t sure what to do next to best help their child.   Understa..