Number Sense Blog
Summer slide: myth or reality? And what you can do to help...
May 31, 2022
A theory abounds around parenting and educational circles at this time of year that children lose momentum and regress cognitively during the long summer holidays. It’s a phenomenon known as the Summer Slide, and here at Mathnasium we wanted to ex...
Ask Larry: maths and the left-brained misconception
Mar 30, 2021
Larry Martinek, Mathnasium Co-Founder and Principal Education Officer, is a beloved educator, teacher trainer, and curriculum consultant. And together with our expert team, he has spent years refining the most powerful teaching methods and materia...
From Maths Frustration To Maths Elation
Feb 10, 2021
Life can be tough when you’re young and trying to learn maths - especially if you’re having to do it in your second language and in the middle of a pandemic.
And if can be even tougher when you’re the parent of that child, seven months pre...
Reversing Math Loss for the “COVID” Generation
Feb 3, 2021
It goes without saying that the pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives — from the way we live, to how we interact, to the way we work and play. And as most parents of school-aged kids are well aware, it has also greatly impa...
Math Tips for Parents, K-5: Introduction and Counting
Jan 20, 2021
Parents often ask us what they can do to help their children understand, master, and love math. Well, this happens to be right up our alley. In fact, it’s our mission!
Our team of master educators has put together some fundamental...