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Mythical Math Gene
Unicorns. Fire Breathing Dragons. Leprechauns. All Mythical, yes? Let’s add one to the list: The Math Gene. Math class is…
Visual Math Improves Math Performance
Recent brain research has been able to show us what activity goes on in the brain when we solve a…
Maestro of the Brain: Executive Functioning
It’s the night before your child has a big project due and panic has set in. Deadlines have been missed…
Mind the Gap…. the Learning Gap that is….
“I’m not a math person” or “I just don’t get the ‘new’ math!” are common statements made by many adults.…The Inversion Principle
The ‘inversion principle‘ is a key indicator for mathematical success. The ability to understand that 8 + 7 = 15…
6 Ways to Add Math to the Holidays!
The holiday season is upon us! When celebrating the season, why not add a little math into the mix? It's…
True Grit
True Grit Grit. Sticktuitiveness. Perseverance. Diligence. Whatever you call it, kids need it more than ever to overcome the inevitable…
Productive Struggle Is Productive !
When students encounter some academic challenges, like unfamiliar math problems, it activates the same fear center in the brain that…5 Habits of Success
Have you noticed that, more often than not, top students usually aren’t only crushing it in one subject but are…There’s More Than One Way to Get To Food City
"There's more than one way to get to Food City." That's what I tell my students when they discover that…
