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The Importance of STEM for Todayâ€s Children

Apr 25, 2022 | Garner Blog

  Our world is increasingly dependent on STEM, and today’s students need to acquire the knowledge and ingenuity to address its rapidly changing challenges. For example, we need environmental scientists to help make our world clea..

The Calculator Conundrum

Mar 23, 2022 | Garner Blog

There are some serious pros and cons to calculator use for your math student. But when should your child be using a calculator and when should they be using their own arithmetic skills? There's no denying that those calculators come in handy somet..

Pi Day March 2022

Mar 14, 2022 | Garner Blog

  It’s our favorite time of year again! March 14 marks another math holiday to celebrate the mathematical constant pi (π), reminding us that math is fun and applicable outside the math classroom. Pi is the ratio of a circle..

Is Your Child Avoiding Math?

Mar 10, 2022 | Garner Blog

"My experience in math class was (insert a long, introspective sigh) uncomfortable," says Julia Drummins, who is now a mother of three. "I was always nervous about being called on to answer questions I didn't know the answer to. I remember trying ..

An Early Start in Math Can Shape a Childâ€s Future

Feb 23, 2022 | Garner Blog

  Studies show that children who are exposed to math early on are more likely to do well in school, not only in math but in other subjects as well1. And the benefits are likely to continue throughout their lives. Math comprehension ..

To Succeed in the Global Economy, Children Need Stronger Math Skills

Jan 19, 2022 | Garner Blog

  Our children’s long-term success depends on their ability to compete and collaborate with people around the world. There is one language they will all need to use, and it’s not English: It’s math. Unfortunately, the difference between U.S..

New Yearâ€s Resolutions and the Five Aspects of Math Wellness

Jan 1, 2022 | Garner Blog

  A new year is right around the corner with an opportunity to start fresh. So we have a few suggestions that can help you and your child navigate the next 365 days for overall “math wellness” and success.    ..

Mathnasium #MathTricks: Divisibility (Rule for 3s)

Nov 2, 2021 | Garner Blog

A number is divisible by 3 if the sum of the digits is divisible by 3.   To determine if the number 87 is divisible by 3, we find the sum of its digits. Eight plus seven gives us a final sum of fifteen. Fifteen is divisibl..

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