Spring is fast approaching and it is more important than ever to help your child prepare for the California state educational testing referred to as the “Smarter Balanced” testing system. What is the Smarter Balanced State Test? The Smarter Balanced state test is an educational assessment that uses computer-adaptive testing measures combined with performance-based tasks…
March 14th honors the mathematical constant and irrational Pi equation and it’s a fun celebration! What Is Pi? Pi is an approximation represented by the numbers 3.14. This three-digit number is shortened from the exact decimal expansion of 3.1415. The definition of Pi is the total distance around a “perfect” circle – or the unique…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching As a teacher just starting out, you might think that lack of experience is your biggest stumbling block. Years spent in front of a classroom is one of the top qualities of a good teacher, right? Not necessarily. Surprisingly, experience doesn’t always give you…
According to research, children achieve higher academic success in any subject when parents, actively support learning. Math skills are no different. In today’s world of accelerated learning and technological advancements, it is more important than ever before for adults to help by engaging in the effort to learn. Our world is in high demand…
Here at Miracle Math Coaching, we offer a three-part discovery process that, literally, revolutionizes the learning process. Throughout history, many developmental specialists and professionals in psychology have mistakenly believed that we all learn in the same way; however, recent studies have led to developments that conclude that no two people in the world learn in…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching A new semester is a time of year can mean a clean slate for students who didn’t quite reach their potential last semester. Or students who have exceeded expectations can re-dedicate themselves to keeping up the good work. This week I’m offering more specific suggestions…
New Year goals and resolutions are just as important for kids as they are for adults – especially when it comes to academic success! New Year’s Day and the days immediately following the 1st marks the tradition of new beginnings. According to developmental specialists, this is a wonderful time to assist children ages 4…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a civil rights legend and American hero whose legacy we celebrate next week. He dedicated his life to fighting injustice and advancing the cause of equal opportunity for all without using violence. We all know about his magnificent…
Winter break is a time that aids in refreshing the mind, the body, and the spirit of students. Students that are refreshed are found to experience higher levels of success in school. If you are reading this, your child has already endured the most challenging aspects of the school year – starting school, adjusting to…
According to developmental specialists, Christmas break is a productive time of the year to place a special emphasis on building your child’s schema. As mentioned in our previous posts, a “schema” is the concept of helping children interpret and organize the information that they are subjected to in a cognitive manner. In turn, this aids…