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Learning Fractions in a way that makes sense!

Mar 18, 2019 | Lindon Blog

Why do kids fear and struggle with fractions? Many kids fear fractions because they don’t understand how they work – they mix up the parts and don’t understand what they mean and what we do to them. Parents typically understand enough to get by in e..

Why do kids struggle with Algebra?

Mar 12, 2019 | Lindon Blog

Why do kids struggle with Algebra? When Algebra teachers were asked what skills they wish their students were better at coming into Algebra class, their answers were always the same 3 skills: Multiplication facts, Fractions, and Integers.  So why are k..

Spaghetti Challenge!

Nov 21, 2018 | Lindon Blog

If you happen to have a box of spaghetti in your pantry, try famed physicist Richard Feynman's kitchen experiment!  Pull out a single stick, hold it at both ends, and bend it until it breaks.  How many fragments did you make? If the answer is 3 or more, p..

Mathnasium and PTA

Sep 27, 2018 | Lindon Blog

In 2009, the 'Educate to Innovate' campaign began to help motivate students to seek careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).  Did you know that Mathnasium is recognized by PTA for 'Putting the M in STEM Education'?  We empower ..