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Why Are So Many Kids Struggling in Math? (And How to Fix It!) Problem: Math Struggles Are Real – But They Don’t Have to Be! If your child is frustrated, overwhelmed, or losing confidence in math, you’re not alone. Many students in 3rd through 6th grade struggle because traditional teaching methods don’t cater to their …
Mastering Ratios and Proportions: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Child Excel in Math As a parent, you want your child to feel confident and capable in math. Yet, when concepts like ratios and proportions appear in 4th to 6th grade, many children hit a roadblock. These concepts are foundational for understanding advanced math, science, …
Welcome to Dangerous Waters This Article is an Introduction to Negative Numbers This lesson is designed to offer math help online for children who are beginning to work with negative numbers. Negative numbers tend to be a difficult concept for students to understand, because of their abstract nature. It is easy to see a positive …
Mastering addition and subtraction is a fundamental skill that builds the foundation for more advanced math concepts. Whether your child is working with three-digit numbers, tackling four-digit problems, or learning to add and subtract with decimals, understanding these operations is essential for success in everyday life. From counting change at the store to solving real-world …
There’s an Easier Way for Children to Learn Multiplication! For years, I have watched children struggle with Multiple-Digit Multiplication, which begins with problems like, 97 x 86, then quickly increases in difficulty to problems like, 5,984 x 763, and finally culminates in multiplying decimals like 5.83 x 7.3. Memorizing all the multiplication facts can be …
Welcome to Illustrating Fractions: Unlocking Math Success with Visual Learning Mastering fractions can feel like solving a puzzle without the picture on the box. But with the right strategies, learning fractions becomes simple, engaging, and even fun! In this guide, you’ll discover proven techniques that help children build a strong foundation in fractions through visual …
Unlock the secret to making division easy for your fifth or sixth grader with our latest blog post! This post includes five sample problems to enhance your child’s understanding right from the start. Dividing large numbers, like 56,566 ÷ 768, can be one of the most daunting challenges for fifth or sixth graders. Many students …
Unlock the Power of TPR: A Game-Changing Strategy for Mastering Order of Operations When children are learning any new math concept, it’s crucial to use strategies that help them retain the information efficiently. One powerful method that has transformed math instruction is Total Physical Response (TPR). This hands-on, movement-based technique accelerates learning by connecting physical …
Basic Addition & Subtraction A solid understanding of number sense can make or break your child’s success in mathematics! Anyone can be strong in math. It’s all a matter of understanding the basics of how our number system works. The very cool thing is that our number system follows a definite pattern. Once kids learn …