Throughout history, it has always been considered an appropriate measure for parents, communities, and schools to work together. It has been established that this joint effort is not only effective in promoting the health and the well-being of students, but that it promotes the academic success of the students. Unfortunately, this is quickly changing in…
Thank you for returning to our concluding installment of the series, Math Camp Prevents Summer Slide – Part 1. Last week, you learned that math camps offer fun and entertaining methods for encouraging your child to continue learning throughout the often unproductive months when school is out for the summer. You also learned about the “Summer…
Math Adventure Camps Offer a Wonderful Way to Keep Minds Academically Challenged During the Summer Months – Part 1 If you would like to keep your child’s mind academically challenged during the summer months, you should consider Math Adventure Camps. These comprehensive camps combine real world problems and projects to mathematical concepts that must be…
Sabelle, Age 17, 12th grade Feedback from Student: I was failing math, and knew I needed to pass the class to keep on track with college. I was excelling in all other subjects but math. Unfortunately, I was behind in work in math, lost in every lesson and failing tests. Before the program, I had…
Test anxiety is a very common issue among children, teens, and young adults. Now that year end finals are upon us, many of us will find that our kids are experiencing some degree of anxiety about those tests. It does not matter if a child went to class each day, completed all of their homework,…
Andrew, Age 14, Vacaville, 9th Grade Feedback from Parent: Andrew was having some challenges in some of the areas of Algebra. Miracle Math was recommended by one of our friends who attends our church. His primary challenges were staying focused, motivation and applying the knowledge he gains. His grades fluctuated between D and Cs. After…
Thank you for continuing our series, The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Last week, you learned that this state test originated on January 1st 2014. It was part of the Educational Code, associated with Section 60640. You learned that there are several unique tests that are part of this system. You were…
The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) system originated on January 1st in the year of 2014 as part of the Education Code, which is outlined in Section 60640. Immediately after the initiation of the Education Code, the CAASPP system was developed. Multiple tests are part of this system. If you have a…
In order to encourage, motivate, and excite your child about academics, you should place a special focus on identifying and strengthening their academic strengths. In the past, parents, guardians, and educators have consistently focused on pinpointing a child’s weaknesses. It was believed that, by discovering a child’s weaknesses, that we could aid in building up…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director Young people spend a lot of time immersed in videogames. Do you have a “screenager” in your house (a teenager always connected to a screen)? Even if your children haven’t reached the teen years, videogames might loom large in their world. A Kaiser Family Foundation study found that…