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4 Ways to Keep Math Skills Sharp Over Summer Break

Jul 10, 2026 | Surprise Blog

Mathnasium tutors explain what summer break does to math skills and share four practical at-home strategies that keep students sharp without the pressure.

How to Order Decimals from Least to Greatest: A Step-by-Step Method

Jul 6, 2026 | Surprise Blog

Mathnasium tutors explain how to order decimals from least to greatest using a clear step-by-step method, with three worked examples.

3 Questions to Ask Your Child About Math Before Summer (And What Their Answers Tell You)

Jun 12, 2026 | Surprise Blog

Mathnasium tutors share research-grounded questions to help you check in on your child’s math confidence, learning gaps, and next steps before summer.

How Shape Learning Builds Your Child’s Foundation for Math

Apr 2, 2026 | Surprise Blog

Mathnasium tutors explain how shape learning builds spatial reasoning, pattern recognition, and mathematical thinking in preschool learners.

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How to Use Math Anchor Charts to Support Learning at Home

Feb 2, 2026 | Surprise Blog

Discover what makes a math anchor chart effective, why most miss the mark, and how to create simple, meaningful ones that support independent learning at home.

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Math Gaps Don’t Go Away: Why the New Year Is the Best Time to Fill Them

Jan 6, 2026 | Surprise Blog

Learn why math skill gaps grow over time and how the New Year creates the perfect window to help your child catch up in math and build lasting confidence.

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4 Tips to Help Your Student Get Better in Algebra This Year

Oct 16, 2025 | Surprise Blog

Discover four practical tips to improve algebra skills this academic year, curated by tutors at Mathnasium of Surprise.

Mathnasium Vs Competitors (From Kids Who've Tried Both)

Jul 16, 2024 | Surprise Blog

As an ex-public math teacher of 7 years, I can say firsthand that any math program that is able to meet individual students at their level and build from there complements the standard classroom setting in a much-needed way. While Competitors and Mathnasi..

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