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9 Examples of the Golden Ratio in Nature, from Pinecones to the Human Body

Jul 25, 2024 | Desert Ridge Blog

Discover how the golden ratio shapes nature through simple definitions and fascinating examples, from flora and fauna to human bodies.

The Order of Operations in Math — A Complete & Kid-Friendly Guide

Jul 18, 2024 | Desert Ridge Blog

Check out our complete, easy-to-follow guide to the order of operations in math, with definitions, illustrated examples, and engaging practice activities.

Report Card Anxiety: 5 Tips to Help Students Improve Their Grades

Jul 3, 2024 | Desert Ridge Blog

Set your child up for student success with these tips to improve grades and academic confidence.

How to Beat the Summer Slide

May 20, 2024 | Desert Ridge Blog

Did you know that children typically lose 2-3 months of math skills over the summer months? Here are ways to avoid the summer slide in your child's math development.

A Home School Mom's Experiencing Outsourcing Math Lessons to Mathnasium

Dec 9, 2020 | Desert Ridge Blog

It s okay to outsource math in your homeschooling. Julie made it clear from our first conversation; she did not want her daughter to share the same math experience she had in school. Over a year later, she took the time to share her experience finding and..

Mathnasium Students Have an Edge at School

Dec 2, 2020 | Desert Ridge Blog

You can see it in their grades, you can sense it in their attitudes and you can certainly feel it when they shoot their hand up in math class to answer a question. Mathnasium students perform better in math class. The math skills they build at Mathnasium ..

What are Mathnasium Instructors Like?

Nov 29, 2020 | Desert Ridge Blog

So, what type of instructors do we hire at Mathnasium? Who will be working with your child? Will they be able to connect? Will they be qualified? These are the questions that run through parents minds before enrolling their children into our program. Vali..

Why Mathnasium Avoids Helicopter Tutoring.

Nov 19, 2020 | Desert Ridge Blog

Ready for the new term of the day?  Helicopter Tutoring. It happens when a tutor lingers over the shoulder of a student, not allowing them to make mistakes or think for themselves.  Unfortunately, this can result in A's on homework assignments and much lo..

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