When your child is struggling in school and needs math help, it can be challenging to find the best solution for them. When you start looking online, the thousands of results that show up only make it…
Why Stressed Kids Learn More with an Online Math Tutor
You may be able to spot when your best friend, boss, or spouse is having a bad day, but do you always know when your child is stressed out? While most parents think childhood isn’t as stressful as dea…
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“When was the last time you were expected to sign a contract to eat at a restaurant?” This is the question I ask my customers when they inquire if we have any contracts for our Thinkster Math tutoring…
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The whole world is going for personalization. Personalization of what you should be learning, of emails sent to you, of the food that is being served to you, of the way a website responds to you. I ca…
10 Reasons Why Former Kumon Math Teachers Choose to Work with Thinkster Math
Personalized math problems and real-time feedback are just a few of the many reasons former Kumon® math tutors are making the switch. Many parents are still choosing center-based tutoring but former K…
Why Developing Thinking Skills is Critical To Make Your Kids Better in Math
We help students improve their thinking skills. Incidentally, we also teach math. You cannot have math skills without becoming a logical thinker. So how do we spark “Thinking”? We are fir…
7 Proven Ways To Help Kids Learn Math & Remember What They Learn
Helping kids learn math facts helps them gain confidence in their skills and move on to harder concepts. If a child struggles with math, chances are it isn’t because appropriate math concepts ha…
Teaching Math for Kids With ADHD: How to Help
Students with ADHD may have trouble staying focused on their math in class and at home. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder now affects about 11 percent of American children according to the Cen…
3 Common Challenges Students Have with 8th Grade Algebra
New standards are making 8th grade math increasingly challenging for modern math students. If you find that your child is struggling with 8th grade algebra, here are three areas where the problems cou…
Why 8th Grade Geometry Is Pivotal in Your Child’s Future Math Performance
Is your child having trouble with 8th grade geometry concepts being introduced during this crucial school year? If so, then it’s time to consider getting some help. These concepts are simply too…