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A Call for a Math Revolution

Dec 12, 2023 | Oviedo Blog

The latest PISA results reveal a troubling 13-point drop in math proficiency for U.S. students, marking one of the lowest scores ever recorded. Despite commendable performance in reading and science, this decline underscores the urgent need for a "math revolution," as emphasized by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.

"Raising Financially Literate Children: Essential Lessons for Each Age and Stage"

Apr 12, 2023 | Oviedo Blog

Talking to children about finances can be difficult. Here are some great tips to get started.

What is Pi?

Mar 9, 2023 | Oviedo Blog

An Early Start in Math Can Shape a Child's Future

Mar 22, 2022 | Oviedo Blog

By Mathnasium   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 co..

Mathnasium #MathTricks: Divisibility (Rule for 3s)

Oct 29, 2021 | Oviedo Blog

By Mathnasium 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 divisi..

Math isn't just for humans. Animals can count, too!

Sep 2, 2021 | Oviedo Blog

By Mathnasium It’s no secret that animals are amazing in all kinds of ways, but how many of us knew that they could do math? Studies show that many different species are able to determine quantity to help them solve a variety of problems, such as acqui..

Pi Day Activity

Mar 1, 2021 | Oviedo Blog

By Mathnasium  Why do we make such a big deal out of pi? Because pi is a big deal. This irrational number that begins with 3.14 and goes on forever helps us understand so much about our universe. We first learn about pi when measuring circles, but p..

Mathnasium of Oviedo builds Math Confidence for Standardized Tests

Feb 1, 2021 | Oviedo Blog

Math is not terrifying! But standardized tests like FSA, EOC and SAT/ACT and math anxieties are eroding children’s math confidence Like it or not, and there are many who fall on both sides of that equation (pun intended), we are surrounded by math in a..