Number Sense Blog

(Image via John W. Schulze on Flickr) December 21 and 22 (depending on where you live) mark the 2015 December solstice, commonly recognized as the shortest day of the year (and longest night) for those of us in the northern hemisphere, and the ...

Here's another round of holiday cheer from Mathnasium centres far and wide! First off, we can't decide what we love most about the holiday decor at Mathnasium of Lakewood, TX! Is it the adorable Christmas tree festooned with festive angels? Or may...

(Image source: Asja Boroš on Flickr) This week's word problem goes out to everyone who has received or would like to receive a new bike for the holidays! Give it a try—we'll update with the answer tomorrow! Jessica, Kalvin, and Lloyd pitch i...

(Image source) At Mathnasium, we're all about making math make sense to kids. That said, bringing out manipulatives—physical objects used as teaching tools—in appropriate situations is a fantastic way to render abstract math concepts concrete! ...

(Image source) FACT: math is everywhere... and it comes in pretty handy during the holidays! Case in point: this awesome video featuring British mathematician Sarah Santos' math formula for wrapping presents! Sarah's formula (at about 3:14—pi m...