Math Education Blog
Expert tips, guides, and resources to help your child succeed in math.
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New Year Math Goals: Setting Your Child Up for Success in 2026
A new year is the perfect time to reset and refocus on your child's math journey. Discover how to set meaningful, achievable goals that will build confidence and skills throughout the year.
Grade-by-Grade: Essential Math Skills Your Child Should Master This Year
Not sure what math concepts your child should be learning this year? This grade-by-grade breakdown helps parents understand key milestones and how to support their child's progress.
Creating a Math-Positive Home Environment in the New Year
Your home environment shapes your child's relationship with math more than you might realize. Learn how to create a space where mathematical confidence and curiosity can flourish.
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5 Math Habits to Build in January for Year-Long Success
January is the perfect time to establish math habits that will serve your child all year. These five proven habits help students in grades 3-8 build confidence and improve their math skills.
How to Identify and Fill Math Gaps Before They Become Mountains
Math gaps don't fix themselves—they grow. Learn how to identify where your child has gaps in their mathematical understanding and practical strategies to fill them before they compound.
How to Help with Math Homework Without Doing It for Them
The goal isn't a perfect homework paper—it's a child who can solve problems independently. Here's how to help without helping too much.
10 Fun Math Games You Can Play at Home (No Screens Required)
Math practice doesn't have to mean worksheets. These simple games make learning math feel like play—no apps or devices needed.
Common Core Math: A Parent's Guide to the 'New Math'
Common Core math looks different from what we learned, but there's method to the madness. Here's what parents need to know.
Building a Daily Math Practice Routine Kids Won't Hate
Daily practice is key to math success, but it doesn't have to be a daily battle. Here's how to make it work for your family.
5 Powerful Ways Technology Makes Kids Better at Math
Technology isn't just keeping kids entertained—it's revolutionizing how they learn math. Here are five evidence-based ways digital tools build real mathematical ability.
How to Become a Math Tutor (Even If You're Just Getting Started)
You don't need a teaching degree or years of experience to help students succeed in math. Here's everything you need to know to start tutoring—even if you're just beginning.
7 Signs Your Child Needs Extra Math Help (And What to Do)
Early intervention is key in math. Here are the signs that your child might need extra support—and how to get them back on track.
Turning Screen Time Into Math Learning Time: A Parent's Guide
Instead of fighting screen time, learn how to channel it into meaningful math education that keeps kids engaged while building essential skills.
The Science Behind Gamified Learning: Why It Works for Math
Gamification isn't just fun—it's backed by cognitive science. Learn why game-based math learning produces real results.
The 'Bad at Math' Label: How One Phrase Is Destroying Your Child's Potential
You've probably said it. Most parents have. But those three words—'bad at math'—might be the reason your child struggles more than they should.
The Hidden Math Crisis: What Most Parents Don't See Until It's Too Late
B's and C's in middle school math often hide a ticking time bomb. By the time parents see the explosion, years of intervention time have been lost.
The Middle School Math Trap: Why Grades 5-7 Make or Break High School Success
Grades 5-7 are where future engineers get inspired—and where potential doctors quietly give up on their dreams. What happens in these years echoes for a lifetime.
What 8th Graders Wish Their Parents Knew About Math (5 Years Ago)
These aren't quotes from struggling students. They're from kids who are doing fine—but who see clearly now what they couldn't see then. Their hindsight can become your foresight.
Why Kids Struggle with Word Problems (And How to Help)
Word problems combine reading comprehension with math skills, making them uniquely challenging. Here's how to help your child master them.
Your Child Isn't 'Bad at Math'—They're Missing These 5 Foundations
Every 'bad at math' child I've ever worked with turned out to be a 'missing something specific' child. Find the gap, fill the gap, transform the child.
How to Help Your Child Overcome Math Anxiety
Math anxiety affects millions of students. Learn proven techniques to help your child develop a positive relationship with math.
Best Math Learning Strategies by Age Group
Different ages need different approaches. Discover the most effective math learning strategies tailored to your child's developmental stage.