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Why Math is NOT Like Riding A Bike

Jun 21, 2021 | Alamo Heights Blog

Remember the old adage, “It’s just like riding a bike!”? Meaning, of course, that when a skill is once learned it is never forgotten, despite long absences of use. Well, Math understanding is definitely NOT like riding a bike. Just imagi..

Distracted Student? Mathnasium Can Fix That

Jun 17, 2021 | Alamo Heights Blog

There's a lot competing for the attention of your student at school. Devices alerting them to social media notifications, friends sitting next to them, classroom anxiety, and sometimes  A.D.D. or A.D.H.D. So it's no real surprise to fi..

Mathnasium's Most Improved Student!

Jun 15, 2021 | Alamo Heights Blog

One thing we love at Mathnasium of Alamo Heights is seeing real, tangible results. And we get to see them pretty often :) Some of the most common effects of bringing your child to Mathnasium are: 1. Increased confidence 2. Improving grades 3. Gre..

Math Learning Plan with Your Child's Name on It:)

Jun 11, 2021 | Alamo Heights Blog

Today, we're diving into the second part of what makes Mathnasium so effective. Maybe you live nearby and have seen our local Mathnasium center. Maybe you've just heard about us online. Maybe you know a family currently using Mathnasium. Maybe you..

Child Down with Math-itis? Bring Them in for a Diagnosis!

Jun 7, 2021 | Alamo Heights Blog

Did you know Mathnasium has centers all over the world? North America? Yep South America? Yep Asia? Yep Europe? Yep The Middle East? Yep Despite having over 1,000 brick-and-mortar buildings, the core of each Mathnasium center is the same..

From School Teacher To Mathnasium Owner: Michelle's Story

Jun 4, 2021 | Alamo Heights Blog

We interviewed Michelle, a real-life teacher who transitioned from the classroom to owning her own Mathnasium Center. Here's her story: 1. You were a teacher, right? What was it like teaching in a classroom?  I taught for 24 years, mo..

Why hoping "my child will have a better teacher next year" doesn't work

Jun 2, 2021 | Alamo Heights Blog

Okay, folks.  We're starting this blog out with a disclaimer: Mathnasium supports schools & teachers.  We root for them.  We work hand-in-hand with them. Now... What to do if your child had a poor experience with their math te..

Math Muscles Need Exercise!

May 28, 2021 | Alamo Heights Blog

Do you remember the math you learned in middle school? If you had to sit down and take a math test from high school, do you think you could ace it? Probably not, right? That's because our math skills are like our muscles. If we stop using them, they a..

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