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It’s Official: Procrastinators Earn Lower Grades
In a study of online courses, students who turned in their assignments later than their classmates earned lower grades (in the article, “grades” are referred to as “marks,” the terminology used in England, where the study took place). Researchers conclude that helping students with time management and study skills would make a big difference in how…
Calling all Miracle Math Parents, Students and Supporters…We Need Your Help for a Good Cause
Miracle Math Coaching has put together a team to compete in the “SoFit Run for a Fitter City” on Saturday, September 27th. But we need more runners to join us for the 5k and 10k run, which benefits the Solano County Library Foundation. If you want to walk instead of run, that’s okay, too! Please…
Educational Apps Abound – Here are Some of the Best…
Australian website “gadgets” has listed the top 10 education apps for children. Check out the list at the bottom of the article, which also gives stats on the prevalence of apps for children. And don’t forget: Miracle Math Coaching is a great comprehensive resource for students who want to improve academically. Sign up today.
The Common Core has Arrived…Here’s What’s Going on in California
For the last year, we’ve been inundated with information about the Common Core, a new set of national standards that dictate what students should know at each grade level. In California, the standards mean that how students learn Math will change. And remember that all Miracle Math instruction is aligned with the Common Core. It’s…
Skills Learned at Miracle Math Can Pay Off Big-Time
Students who are good at Math and have strong social skills tend to earn higher incomes later in life than other student. That’s according to a study by the University of California at Santa Barbara (where Miracle Math Founder Deanna obtained her Bachelor’s of Science degree). Being a well-liked Math Whiz as a student will earn you big…
49ers’ New Stadium Scores Big with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
We all know that jobs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) are in high demand. The 49ers are using its new stadium to help students learn those important disciplines.
Miracle Math Newsletter Shows How to Start the School Year Off Right
The Miracle Math Newsletter is a great resource for students and parents. The Fall Quarter issue, which came out last week, has an article on “Back to School” strategies for success, a profile of accomplished Miracle Math Student Samai Wilson, research info about parent volunteerism at school and a recipe for sweet potato fries, a…
Music Can Make a Difference
Parents who want to help boost their students’ academic achievement should know that music can be a tool. According to a Northwestern University study, students who played an instrument were much more likely to get good grades and go to college.
Miracle Math Coaches Can Help with the Common Core
The school year is underway, and students are getting their first taste of the Common Core. If the curriculum proves challenging, help is just an assessment form away. Sign up with Miracle Math Coaching; all of its lessons plans are aligned with the Common Core.
Memorizing those Multiplication Tables Pays Off…
A new study finds that rote memorization – for example, remembering that 2×2 = 4 and 4×3 = 12 – shapes students’ brains to better process Math. Continued drilling on times tables leads to greater Math reasoning down the line. Learning through memorization is also a key technique used at Miracle Math Coaching. Sign up now,…
Congratulations to Miracle Math Coaching for its “Best of Fairfield” Win!
The Fairfield Awards Program has honored Miracle Math Coaching with its “Best of Fairfield” distinction in the Tutoring category. The program annually recognizes the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Fairfield area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implement programs to generate competitive advantages…
Free Academic Coaching at Miracle Math — But Only for those who Act Fast
The first 10 students to sign up for Miracle Math Coaching for the school year will get their first session for free. There’s still time left, so sign up today! (The assessment to determine your skill level is free, too.)
How to Teach Kids Compassion
We spend a lot of effort helping our students academically. But according to a recent study, children aren’t being helped as much in learning how to care for others. Here are some tips on how to teach your kids kindness.
A Parent’s Checklist for Back to School
Signing up for Miracle Math Coaching should be at the top of your “Back to School” list. And here are a slew of other action items.
Want A’s this School Year? Miracle Math Can Make it Happen.
Miracle Math Coaching is enrolling students for the 2014-2015 school year. Register now to reserve your slot. You can look forward to a year of lots of learning, great activities and fun celebrations. (And Miracle Math coaches are experts on the Common Core).