What is Algebra and why so many students find it hard?
Algebraic thinking is not just arithmetic with letters standing for numbers. It's an entirely different way of thinking. Algebra is thinking logically about numbers rather than computing with numbers. In algebra students are expected to use analytic and qualitative reasoning about numbers whereas in arithmetic we use numerical and quantitative reasoning with numbers. While traditionally Algebra is part of High School curriculum recent changes have made Algebra required in Middle school in order for students to be accepted in certain high schools. Instead of taking a pre-algebra course to get students better prepared for Algebra now they jump straight into it from regular 6th grade or 7th grade math.
Is your child ready for algebra succcess?
Algebra marks a turning point in a student's mathematical education—it's the culmination of all the math that has come before it... and the foundation for all the high school and college math that is to follow. Knowledge of Algebra is a firm prerequisite for even the most basic college-level math and science classes!
How can we help?
Here at Mathnasium we assess every student's skill level and create custom learning plans
designed to address the gaps in students' math education. When math starts making sense, kids leap way ahead - whether they started out far behind or already ahead of math. At Mathnasium we have helped thousands of children grow to not only understand math, but to love it as well. We offer attendance in our cente in person, or online, face-to-face with our instructors via Mathnasium@Home.
