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The Tutor Paradox

Feb 5, 2024 | Littleton Blog

We published this article way back in 2016 close to our 1 year anniversary. It rings even more true today when many families are looking to outside help for their children in math and other subjects due to the wide discrepancies in how teaching occurred d..

Inspire Your Child in Geometry Using the Art of Origami

Jan 1, 2024 | Littleton Blog

Origami is a great way to show high school students the fun and practical aspects of geometry. It can also be used as a fun way to teach geometry. High school students typically learn geometry in their freshman or sophomore year. The ancient art of ori..

6 Tips and Tricks for Math Homework Success

Aug 10, 2023 | Littleton 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 s..

Characteristics of a Successful Student

Aug 9, 2023 | Littleton Blog

Many middlle school and high school students do not know what it takes to be successful in the school environment. They understand good and bad grades in a general way, and they sense that they should attend classes, but that is where their knowledge begi..

Solving Math Problems Strategically

Aug 7, 2023 | Littleton Blog

Let’s say your child is staring at the following math homework problem, not knowing where to start. To solve the problem, your child needs more than just skills and an understanding of underlying concepts. Your child needs a strategy. (X+5)(52 +3) – (2+50..

Is Your Child Math Ready for College?

Aug 5, 2023 | Littleton Blog

Even if your child does not plan a career in a mathematics intensive subject, math still plays an important role in their acceptance into the college or university of their choice. Why is Math Required for College? Although you might not think so, m..

Understanding Mathematical Reasoning

Aug 4, 2023 | Littleton Blog

The elusive, hard-to-teach, super-important skill! Mathematical reasoning isn’t explicitly taught the same way that division or multiplication is taught. Mathematical reasoning develops after plenty of experience using numbers, quantity, numerical rela..

Want to See Your Children Smile When Doing Math Homework?

Aug 3, 2023 | Littleton Blog

Do your children whine and complain about their math homework? The frowns and complaints (and occasional slammed door) can really ruin an evening. Wouldn’t you like to see smiles instead? You can. To start changing the negative vibe about math homework..