Thank you for continuing our series, Prepping for the New SAT. Last week, you learned that the new version of the SAT was released in March of 2016. You learned that the biggest change is the process of the concepts presented within the examination and the steps that students will be required to take in…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching Staying on top of how your child is doing in school is important. And a good indicator are quizzes, exams and standardized testing. But I urge you NOT to label your child a classroom genius or an academic struggler based upon that big red…
The new SAT debuted in March of 2016. According to historical data, the changes made to the SAT are the largest amount of changes that have transpired all at once in over three decades! The content that is included in the new SAT is considered to be comparable to that which is often found on…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching Last week, I provided some general ideas for helping your child improve his or her academic skills. It’s such an important topic, that I’m back with more advice. But this time, it’s all about Math. Let’s say your child is struggling with counting or…
Spring break is a wonderful time of the year to build your child’s schema. A schema is a cognitive-based concept that aids a child in interpreting and organizing information. Children are consistently exposed to a vast array of information – especially in school. By focusing on building schemas in our kids, we are helping the…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching I’m a firm believer in seeking experts to help when I have a challenge to overcome. That’s true whether I have a plugged up drain (call the plumber) or a chronic cough (dial the doctor). Experts in education can be a great resource for…
Spring break is a special time of the school year. It allows teachers and students a chance to rest their minds. It allows families to reconnect. Unfortunately, it is a time when educational setbacks may occur. As a parent, it is imperative that you use spring break as a time to refresh and sharpen your…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Director of Miracle Math Coaching The short answer is: “Of course not.” But if your child likes Math (or at least doesn’t hate it), he or she can help ensure the economy stays strong. To continue as a world economic leader, the United States must dramatically increase STEM jobs –…
Thank you for continuing to follow our series, Benefiting from Parent Teacher Conferences. Last week, you learned that positive levels of communication between a parent and a teacher aids in improving academic performance. A conference is a method of ensuring that both parties are deeply involved in the education of a child. Not only is…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching Probably like you, I don’t have a lot of time to plop down in front of the television or sit at the computer to catch up on current events (what with all the cooking, cleaning, acting as chauffeur, helping with homework and the little…