3 Benefits of Math Doodling
You might think your student is distracted from their work when you see them doodling. You may even remember being bored in school yourself and … [Read more...] about 3 Benefits of Math Doodling
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You might think your student is distracted from their work when you see them doodling. You may even remember being bored in school yourself and … [Read more...] about 3 Benefits of Math Doodling
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Keep your child’s hard-earned learning from slipping down the “summer brain drain”. Here are five summer math tips to keep your child's math skills … [Read more...] about 5 Summer Math Tips
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Math anxiety can be hard to distinguish. When your student is suffering, it’s easy to overlook the signs and label it as laziness or an unwillingness … [Read more...] about How to Build Math Confidence in Your Struggling Math Student
(The following post is Part 1 in a four-part series on studying math through the lens of other disciplines. We believe that students thrive when they … [Read more...] about Bring Life to Math By Studying It’s History
(The following post is Part 1 in a four-part series on studying math through the lens of other disciplines. We believe that students thrive when they … [Read more...] about Bring Life to Math By Studying Its History
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Is My Student Behind? Actually Behind? When you observe your student exhibiting one or more of the following in their math lessons, it is hard to not … [Read more...] about Is My Student Behind in Math?
Sue is a Placement Specialist at Demme Learning. Sue has been consulting homeschool parents in regards to best curriculum choices for over 30 years. She is a wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoys spending time with her family and teaches art classes. Her goal, whether in art or curriculum support, is to provide tools and inspiration for each individual's next step.
The misconception that students are either strong in math or strong in art but not both is something I hear often. As a Placement Specialist, I often … [Read more...] about Integer Blocks = Success for the Artsy Math Student
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I would be willing to bet that this is probably the most asked question when a parent asks about Math-U-See. Weekly I speak with more than one parent … [Read more...] about Why Doesn’t Math-U-See Use Grade Levels?
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Have you ever found yourself stressed out thinking, “Please don’t judge me right now?” I remember having this thought when I was trying to buy … [Read more...] about 6 Practical Ways to Reduce Math Stress
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