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

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 teacher this school year?  After all, not every math teacher has an equal track record.  Maybe it was their first year teaching (see why experienced teachers are more effective here).  Perhaps the way they taught math did not match your child's learning style.  

First things first, let's put one fallacy to bed.  The hope that next school year your child will be matched with a better math teacher who will fix the problems from the preceding school year is not realistic, and here's why:

NEXT YEAR'S MATH TEACHER WILL BE TEACHING NEXT YEAR'S CURRICULUM.  

Your child's math struggles from last school year will not be the focus of next school year.

So, what's the solution?

This is where finding an effective summer math program for your child comes into play.

Summer is the perfect time for students to heal the math wounds stockpiled from the school year, because there is no other math agenda being thrown at them.  Summer allows your child to focus in on the skills they desperately need to strengthen before a new school year, new math teacher and new math concepts are introduced.

Let's get specific: What does Mathnasium of Denville have in store for math students in our community this summer?

We are so excited to be back In Center this Summer. We have a jam-packed calendar. Be a part of it and don’t miss out. All memberships are offered In Center, Virtual or HYBRID. You choose!

In addition to our Regular memberships, we also have Summer Passes. Choose a 10, 16 or 20 session Pass to be used anytime between June 1 – Aug 31. Cost depends on level so let us know soon.

Attend a Bootcamp. We have bootcamps available for Geometry, Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Precalculus. Bootcamps are 4 hours a week for 3 weeks. Bootcamps are $700 and are taught Bootcamp style. A diagnostic is included before starting and is required. Bootcamps can also be scheduled as Private Tutoring.

We also have a Summer Packet Special! Those Summer Packets reveal a lot and some teachers count it as the first grade. Make sure your child doesn’t miss the mark. Summer Packet Special is 3 hours of Private Tutoring for a discounted price of $270 (regularly $297) Hours can be scheduled separately or together.

Summer Hours are Mon-Thurs 10am-12pm and 4pm-7pm and Saturdays 10am-12pm.

*** Summer Bonus *** All Summer and regular memberships will also include a half hour of Game Time after your child’s session. That’s right, play games with friends and Instructors and win extra punches or rewards. What could it be? A treasure hunt? Ice Cream? Extra Punches? Problem Solving Contest? Origami? Curious? Sign up!

Use summer productively--it's a gift the school year can't offer!  Mathnasium of Denville will make the difference between your child having a successful math year or not.  We've done it before and would be honored to do the same for your student!