Is Finger Counting A Great Tool or A Hindering Habit?

Seven Reasons to Seek Math Help when School Starts

Students often need more individual attention than their school can provide. And, quite often, there are no clear signs that they’re struggling. So when is the best time to get math help for your child? As soon as the school year begins (if not sooner!)

Don't Forget to Add Math Skills to the Back-to-School Shopping List

The “back-to-school” signs throughout stores these days remind parents and children to stock up on school supplies. As you pick out lunch boxes and folders together, it is a good time to start a conversation about how your children feel about the upcoming..

5 Ways to Help your Child Feel Confident and Prepared on the First Day of Middle School

Children starting middle school often wonder about all the unknown elements of the coming year. Proper preparation builds confidence and quells anxiety.

MATHNASIUM'S APPROACH TO TEACHING MATH: WHAT SETS US APART?

University of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics Program (UMTYMP)

Teaching Math in a Way That Makes Sense

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 appr..

Higher Order (or Critical) Thinking

At Mathnasium, your intermediate to advanced math students are going to be challenged! They are are exposed to higher levels of thinking than others. Higher order thinking, like most skills, can be learned; and with practice, a person's higher..