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Is Your Child Avoiding Math?

Mar 8, 2022 | Franklin Blog

"My experience in math class was (insert a long, introspective sigh) uncomfortable," says Julia Drummins, who is now a mother of three. "I was always nervous about being called on to answer questions I didn't know the answer to. I remember trying to a..

Meet Our Director!

Feb 26, 2022 | Franklin Blog

(Drum roll.....) Mathnasium of Franklin is excited to introduce you to our very own Director, Elle Schaeffer! Come in and visit our Director at 539 Cool Springs Blvd, #105, Franklin TN 37067. We would love to meet your student and show you what Mathna..

What Mathnasium Loves

Feb 15, 2022 | Franklin Blog

What do we love the most about Mathnasium of Franklin? Seeing our students succeed. When a student comes in feeling frustrated and confused and then progresses to feeling confident and capable... that's when we know our work really matte..

Why Mathnasium Avoids Helicopter Tutoring

Feb 11, 2022 | Franklin Blog

Ready for the new term of the day? Helicopter Tutoring. It occurs when a tutor lingers over the shoulder of a student, not allowing them to make any mistakes or think for themselves. It happens often in the tutoring world and unfortunately, can r..

We Turn the Table on Student and Instructor

Feb 11, 2022 | Franklin Blog

One of the best ways to gauge a student's comprehension of a math concept is to see if they can teach it back to you. We call it turning the table on student and instructor, and it's a great tool to check for real understanding.  For instance, when..

The Way Parents Invest in Their Kids: Does it Make Sense?

Jan 27, 2022 | Franklin Blog

Have you ever stopped to consider the extracurricular expenses parents pay? Dance, swim team, art lessons, basketball, traveling teams, etc. The list goes on and on. WinterGreen research estimates that "Families with children who take part in elite te..

Most Improved Student for 2021

Jan 26, 2022 | Franklin Blog

Mathnasium of Franklin wants to shout out to our MOST IMPROVED STUDENT OF 2021!!! We are proud of all our students' progress (many of them hailing from the far corners of the world) but to be named "most improved student of the year..

Does Mathnasium Compete With Schools?

Jan 25, 2022 | Franklin Blog

According to the New York Times, an average secondary school has a class size of 24.3 students. That's a whole lot of kids for one math teacher. But the challenges teachers face don't end there. Students have individual learning styles (kinesthet..