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What Is the Summer Slide in Math? Understanding and Preventing Learning Loss

May 23, 2026 | Queen Creek Blog

Discover what the summer slide in math is, why it happens, and expert-backed tips to help your child stay confident and math-ready for the new school year.

What Is Algebraic Reasoning & How to Help Your Child Develop It

May 14, 2026 | Queen Creek Blog

Seasoned Mathnasium tutors explain what algebraic reasoning is, how it develops, what gets in the way, and share tips to help your child strengthen it.

Greater Than and Less Than: A Simple Guide for Early Math

Apr 2, 2026 | Queen Creek Blog

Learn what > and < mean, how to remember them, and simple ways to practice greater than and less than with your child at home.

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8 Math TV Shows for Kids Every Parent Should Know About

Mar 4, 2026 | Queen Creek Blog

Handpicked by Mathnasium tutors, these are the math-based TV shows that make kids enjoy spending time with numbers and shapes.

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Why Is Subtracting Negative Numbers Hard? (And What to Do About It)

Feb 13, 2026 | Queen Creek Blog

Learn why kids struggle with subtracting negatives and how to explain it using number lines, real-world examples, and simple strategies.

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How Estimation and Rounding Support Number Sense in Math

Jan 15, 2026 | Queen Creek Blog

Learn how estimation and rounding work together in math and why teaching both side by side helps students build strong, lasting number sense.

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5 Ways Reflection Improves Math Retention & How to Encourage It at Home

Dec 8, 2025 | Queen Creek Blog

An overview of research-backed ways reflection boosts math learning, how to encourage it at home, and how Mathnasium builds these habits into each session.

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