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A Call for a Math Revolution

Dec 12, 2023 | Lake Nona Blog

The latest PISA results reveal a troubling 13-point drop in math proficiency for U.S. students, marking one of the lowest scores ever recorded. Despite commendable performance in reading and science, this decline underscores the urgent need for a "math revolution," as emphasized by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.

"Raising Financially Literate Children: Essential Lessons for Each Age and Stage"

Apr 12, 2023 | Lake Nona Blog

Talking to children about finances can be difficult. Here are some great tips to get started.

What is Pi?

Mar 9, 2023 | Lake Nona Blog

8 Ways to Improve Math Skills at Home

Jan 23, 2023 | Lake Nona Blog

The Importance of STEM for Today's Children

Apr 27, 2022 | Lake Nona Blog

By Mathnasium   Our world is increasingly dependent on STEM, and today’s students need to acquire the knowledge and ingenuity to address its rapidly changing challenges. For example, we need environmental scientists to help make our worl..

An Early Start in Math Can Shape a Child's Future

Mar 22, 2022 | Lake Nona Blog

By Mathnasium   Studies show that children who are exposed to math early on are more likely to do well in school, not only in math but in other subjects as well1. And the benefits are likely to continue throughout their lives. Math co..

For Celebrated Jazz Artist, Vijay Iyer, Math Drives Musical Innovation

Mar 16, 2022 | Lake Nona Blog

By Mathnasium Photo: Lynne Harty You don’t have to understand math in order to make great music, but it helps. Music is intrinsically mathematical, and the two disciplines have a symbiotic relationship. Pitch, frequency, ratios, interval..