By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching What if you could magically prepare your child for a test? Thanks to a magic wand, your young one’s brain absorbs all the knowledge needed to ace the exam. She or he knows the material cold. You send your smiling kid off to school….
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching Opportunities for teaching Math are easy to find when you’re shopping at the grocery store. How many cups are in this gallon of milk? If three average-sized potatoes make a pound, how many potatoes weigh 27 pounds? How many ounces of ice cream are…
If you have a desire to shop smart and shop savvy this month, use your brain, use math, and use cash! For most, the act of gift-giving is an essential aspect of the celebrations this time of year. Many will make promises to themselves – with the best intentions – that they will shop early…
According to numerous studies, standardized tests and other academic-based tests result in a high level of test anxiety in students. This is especially true of students that are struggling in a specific subject. As the child’s anxiety level increases, tests lead to the undermining of learning. Today, it is not at all uncommon for a…
From Patrick, MMC’s Student Services Coordinator: Sa’Naiyah came in with a big grin on her face yesterday, very excited to tell Julie about how her test scores had improved. From Sa’Naiyah’s Mom: My daughter was behind in math. I wanted her to become more confident in herself and her answers. She also needed better explanations…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching What if your Thanksgiving turkey (or whichever main course you’re serving) had super powers? What if it made your child happier, healthier and smarter? What if that effect on your child lasted a lifetime? Cool thought, but no matter how moist and perfectly seasoned…
Student: Elijah, Age 14, 9th Grade Feedback from Elijah’s Parent… I sought help from Miracle Math Coaching because I had home-schooled Elijah for 3 years and I saw firsthand his struggles with math. Especially when he entered High School I knew that I was not the best fit to help him with Algebra. I wanted…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching With the holidays now in full swing, parents have a great opportunity to reinforce Math concepts. Just enlist your children as helpers in the kitchen. Sure, cooking and baking might take longer with extra hands to guide, but the benefit is clear: This is…
Is your child struggling, academically? Do you find that your child feels frustrated and defeated? Do you find your child sulking in their own self-pity because they are unable to grasp the skills and concepts presented to them? If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions, you will be pleased to know…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Director of Miracle Math Coaching The cool thing about teaching Math in the kitchen is that you can eat your results. And with the holidays coming up, now’s a perfect time to practice baking skills that double as ways to learn Math. Baking is the perfect teacher because it’s a…