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MATH STRESS AT HOME? BRING THEM TO MATHNASIUM SOUTHTOWNS!

Dec 29, 2023 | Southtowns Blog

Are you tired of not knowing how your child is doing in math? Do you struggle to understand what they are learning at school in order to help them with homework?

DECEMBER ACTIVITY 2023: KOCH SNOWFLAKE!

Dec 12, 2023 | Southtowns Blog

In several regions of the United States, we begin to see the first snowfall of the winter season. Today, we are taking a look at the special mathematical Koch snowflake. This geometric object can be created from the union of many equilateral triangles and is a fractal curve first brought to light by Swedish mathematician Helge von Koch in 1904.

IT’S PROGRESS REPORT TIME!

Nov 1, 2023 | Southtowns Blog

Progress reports are out, which means it’s a perfect time to discuss with your child how the school year has started and what they can do to achieve their goals by year’s end. Are they behind in some areas? Do they need to be challenged more? Let your child know that you’re ready to help!

HOW MATH TUTORING CAN REDUCE ANXIETY

Sep 1, 2023 | Southtowns Blog

Now that the school year is underway, your child probably knows how they’re doing in math. But it’s also important to consider how they’re feeling about it. At the first signs of math anxiety, seeking help from a math tutor or supplemental math program is a good idea to build up their skills and confidence.

Learning Math Vocabulary

Nov 24, 2022 | Southtowns Blog

When you think of learning new vocabulary words, English Language Arts class comes to mind first, right? We tend to think of math as all numbers, but there’s actually quite a bit of language learning that goes on in the study of math. Let’s explore some cool methods to reinforce and remember math vocabulary in this blog.

Time Management -A Key To Success, For Kids!

Nov 9, 2022 | Southtowns Blog

It is important to develop good time management skills for everything we do and especially for studying and reviewing school work. When people build good study skills and habits as children, they benefit from them for life. This blog offers several tips on effective studying. Implementing these tips into your regular study routine will help you to

How Math and Physics Are Connected

Nov 2, 2022 | Southtowns Blog

Math and physics are two closely related fields. For physicists, math is a tool used to answer questions. For example, Newton invented calculus to help describe motion. For mathematicians, physics can be a source of inspiration, with theoretical concepts such as general relativity and quantum theory providing the impetus for amazing math tools.

Tongue Twisters- Fun without toys !!

Oct 12, 2022 | Southtowns Blog

Tongue Twisters are a great tool for language learners to use to practice English pronunciation. These fun phrases can be difficult for even native speakers, with confusing alliteration and combinations of similar words. Practicing these challenging sentences out loud will help you to get the hang of various sounds and get your pronunciation right.