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What Are Proportions and How to Solve Them? A Student-Friendly Guide

Oct 2, 2026 | Lake Forest Blog

Mathnasium tutors explain what a proportion is in math, how to solve one using the scale factor method, and share real-life examples along the way.

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How to Keep Your Kid Engaged in Math When School Feels Too Easy: Tips for Lake Forest Families

Sep 14, 2026 | Lake Forest Blog

Mathnasium's education specialists break down how to know if your child is under-challenged in math and share practical ways to support their interest.

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What Lake Forest Parents Get Wrong About Math Help in Elementary School (+ Help Tips)

Aug 6, 2026 | Lake Forest Blog

Mathnasium's education specialists help parents spot where elementary math support misses the mark and which approaches build lasting understanding.

5 Tips to Help Your Child Develop Good Study Habits

Aug 3, 2026 | Lake Forest Blog

Another school year is here. Is your child ready? When it comes to studying, kids need to have good habits to start the year off right and stay on track. Good study habits will build strong math students and instill a positive outlook on their learning, w..

6 Tips and Tricks for Math Homework Success

Jul 7, 2026 | Lake Forest Blog

Just the mere mention of math homework brings out strong feelings in most people, and regrettable these feelings are rarely positive. Most children dread it, and their parents, though they may try to maintain a positive game face, dread it too. Here are six tips and tricks to increase homework success at your house.

5 Prealgebra Skills Behind Every Middle School Placement Test: Parents' Checklist

Jun 10, 2026 | Lake Forest Blog

Find the Prealgebra skills behind every middle school placement test, check your child’s readiness, and use practical principles to prepare without pressure.

7 Helpful Tips for the Final Weeks of Math Class

May 4, 2026 | Lake Forest Blog

Practical tips from the tutors at Mathnasium of Lake Forest to help your child close gaps, build confidence, and finish the math school year strong.

6 Math Foundations That Set Kids Up for Algebra

Apr 16, 2026 | Lake Forest Blog

Mathnasium tutors break down the six math foundations students need to build before algebra begins in Grade 7 or 8.

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