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How Paradise Valley Unified Handles K-8 Advanced Math Placement (Desert Ridge Parents Guide)

Sep 4, 2026 | Desert Ridge Blog

Mathnasium education specialists break down how advanced math placement works for K-8 students in Paradise Valley and how parents can help their kids succeed.

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How to Beat the Summer Slide: 6 Ways to Keep Kids Learning

May 4, 2026 | 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.

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

Sep 10, 2025 | Desert Ridge Blog

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

Mathnasium vs Competitor (from students who've tried both)

Oct 10, 2024 | Desert Ridge Blog

As an ex-public math teacher of 7 years, I can say firsthand that any math program that is able to meet individual students at their level and build from there complements the standard classroom setting in a much-needed way. While Competitors and Mathnasi..

The golden ration in nature

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.

Order of operations in math, a guide

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.

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..

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