Math Blogs

Small Mistakes in Math: 6 Tips for Avoiding Them
Small Mistakes in Math Six Tips for Avoiding Them by Josephine Mistakes…they happen! Even the brightest of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians make them. But silly

A Journey to Math Confidence: Molly
Molly’s Journey to Math Confidence by Caitlyn A student’s success is always good to celebrate…those “light bulb” moments that spark a new attitude and path

4rd Grade Math Struggles and How to Help
4rd Grade Math Struggles? Here is How to help by Ash Kirkland Fourth grade can be a challenging time for many students, especially in math.

Michael: A Tale of Two Students
A Tale of Two Students Michael before tutoring support and Michael during tutoring support Meet Mr. C… First Session: Meet the Family On Friday, Nov.

Why is the Sky Blue? (Any why physics may be good for your kid)
Why is the Sky Blue? And Why a Physics Class May Be a Good fit for your Child Why is the sky blue and why

Does My Child Need Tutoring?
Does My Child Need Tutoring? Subtle Signs for Parents and a Helpful Quiz For many parents, the question “Does my child need tutoring?” arises with

Productive Note Taking for Complex Classes
Productive Note Taking for Complex Classes by Colin Myers My name is Colin, I am going on senior year at IU pursuing a double major

6th Grade Math Struggles and How to Help
A Guide to Supporting Your Child In 6th Grade Math by Ash Kirkland Sixth grade is a pivotal year for math education, as students build

Word Problems for Young Students: Three Steps to Make Them Manageable
Word Problems: Three Steps to Make Them Manageable for Young Students by Josephine It is one thing for a student to understand a math equation,

Help with Fractions
Help with Fractions Many elementary math students struggle with fractions. This overview written by one of our math tutors can help students better understand the

Two Tools for Improving Memorization
Two Tools for Improving Memorization 1. Productive Use of Flash Cards Every student knows what flashcards are, but here are a few simple practices to

Closing Foundational Gaps While Maintaining Grade Level Instruction
Closing Foundational Gaps While Maintaining Grade-Level Instruction by Brittany Mack More than ever, teachers and families are at a loss for how to close proficiency

PEMDAS: A Helpful Acronym for Pre-Algebra
PEMDAS: A Helpful Acronym for Pre-Algebra Pre-Algebra is a class centered primarily on fundamentals on which much of what the student learns will be built

5th Grade Math Struggles and How to Help
5rd Grade Math Struggles? Here is How to help by Ash Kirkland Fifth grade marks a significant transition in math education. Students are introduced to