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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 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..

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..

Use Guideposts of Success in Math for Best Tutoring Results

Jan 15, 2018 | Cottage Grove Blog

Families who get the best results from our program at Mathnasium of Cottage Grove define their goals when they start with us. The goals help us develop a proper learning plan, and choose the best program. The guideposts help the families and us monitor pr..

Understand the Math Portion of the SAT and ACT

Dec 20, 2017 | Cottage Grove Blog

The SAT and ACT tests are a critical part of the college application process.   Even if your child does well in math in school, investing in improving your child’s achievement in these high stakes tests is worthwhile. The difference between a good s..

Use Praise Correctly to Increase Math Confidence

Oct 28, 2017 | Cottage Grove Blog

Parents, do you praise your children’s efforts, abilities, or both? Praise, used correctly, is an effective tool for raising a child’s confidence in math. Kids who feel confident in their math skills practice and therefore improve. Conversely, children wh..

Warning: Hating Math is a Big Red Flag

Sep 17, 2017 | Cottage Grove Blog

Do you know a child who says say “hate” math class and math homework?  Maybe you are wondering if having such strong negative feelings about a subject is normal.  Unfortunately, many kids do have strong negative feelings about math class. It is a big red ..