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What are the Instructors at Mathnasium Like?

Feb 18, 2022 | Littleton Blog

Have you ever wondered what kinds of people we hire to be instructors at Mathnasium? It's a good question! Although our instructors come from all sorts of backgrounds, they do have a few things in common: Each Mathnasium instructor must be qualifie..

We Turn the Table on Student and Instructor

Feb 11, 2022 | Littleton Blog

One of the best ways to gauge a student's comprehension of a math concept is to see if they can teach it back to you. We call it turning the table on student and instructor, and it's a great tool to check for real understanding. For instance, when lear..

All About The Benjamins: Budgeting & Math

Jan 12, 2022 | Littleton Blog

All About The Benjamins: Budgeting & Math   At the start of a new year, it's tradition to set goals and resolutions we want to achieve, and that often includes financial goals. Whether your kids are big or small, it's never too early to teach them h..

Checking In With the Yang Family

Jul 8, 2021 | Littleton Blog

Hello from Mathnasium of Littleton! Maybe you remember reading about one of our favorite Mathnasium families, the Yangs. Today we're getting an update on all four students and how they are progressing in Math: Carly is going into 9th grade this yea..

Why The Yang Family Chose Mathnasium

Jun 24, 2021 | Littleton Blog

This last school year had Maggie and Lin Yang feeling frustrated. The four children of the Yang household were frustrated too. Carly, 14, was attending a hybrid version of school with some in-person classes and some online. Carly's virtual math classes we..

Math at 30,000 Feet: Math and Airplanes

Jun 14, 2021 | Littleton Blog

Math at 30,000 Feet: Math and Airplanes   Have you ever flown on a plane and wondered how the pilot was able to fly the plane and bring you safely to and from your destination? Pilots receive specialized training before stepping foot behind the cock..

From School Teacher To Mathnasium Owner: Michelle's Story

Jun 4, 2021 | Littleton Blog

We interviewed Michelle, a real-life teacher who transitioned from the classroom to owning her own Mathnasium Center. Here's her story: 1. You were a teacher, right? What was it like teaching in a classroom?  I taught for 24 years, mostly with..

The Secret to Creating "Aha!" Moments in Math

Jan 31, 2021 | Littleton Blog

"Lightbulb!" "Aha!"  "I got it!" "It clicked!" "Eureka!" This is what parents everywhere want to hear their kids say. "Aha!" moments indicate that the student understands a concept, sometimes after lots of effort.  Your child's face mi..

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