Welcome to my blog. Here, I focus on changing how students see and engage with math. I share practical strategies for parents and educators to help kids overcome their negative feelings about the subject. My goal is to highlight that math is a skill anyone can build with patience and practice. Keep reading to discover how small steps, like addressing root causes and celebrating progress, can lead to big mindset shifts and greater confidence in math!
Your child can solve the calculations, but as soon as they see a word problem, they freeze. Sound familiar? In this article, I explain the seven most common reasons students struggle with math word problems and share the story of a Grade 7 student whose breakthrough came when we discovered the real reason she was getting stuck.
Success in high school math today requires more than studying hard.
With the integration of technology into education, students are now expected to do additional work just to access and manage their learning.
They need to navigate digital platforms where course materials are posted, keep track of tasks on their phones (which are also full of distractions), and troubleshoot tech issues as they come up.
This post breaks down what habits and systems students need to have in place before studying can even begin.
How to Focus on Math Homework and the Executive Function Skills That Make It Possible If your teen is having a hard time focusing on
What is pre calculus 12, and why do students struggle with it? Most students know pre calculus 12 is going to be hard… but they
Too Easy at School? See How Math Tutoring for Advanced Students Keeps Learning Interesting Most students take a break from math over the summer. Maya?
The Surprising Reason Dropping Summer School Helped Sophie Succeed What happens when a motivated student realizes summer school won’t get them where they hoped?
