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Support Homeschooling with Academic Coaching
Academic coaching is a specially-designed educational program for the student that has a desire to gain a comprehensive understanding of the material being covered in their grade level. If you currently homeschool or are planning on homeschooling in the fall, this type of coaching may prove to be highly beneficial to your child’s success. The…
Visions in Education
Visions in Education, a Tuition-Free Public School, Provides Enriching Educational Experiences to Students and Families. If you are in search of a free school that offers high-quality educational curriculum that optimizes academic success, look no further than Visions in Education. What is Visions in Education? Visions in Education is a public charter school that offers…
Summer Learning Loss – Preventing Summer Slide
When schools let out students for the summer, kids face exciting vacations, swimming, camping, music and family gatherings. However, they also face serious academic consequences if learning opportunities are overlooked. Summer learning loss, also known as ‘summer slide’ contributes heavily to lack of academic achievement. Johns Hopkins Professor Conducts Summer Learning Loss Research Karl Alexander,…
The Benefits of Tutoring in Summer
Now that summer is in full swing, most families are engaged in family trip planning, organizing parties by the pool, barbecues, and family get togethers; however, the benefits of tutoring to keep children fresh on skills and concepts should also be pursued. According to studies, children lose approximately two months’ worth of educational knowledge over…
MMC Testimonial: Michelle, a Parent
Miracle Math Coaching is such a great option and I’m so happy I used this place to help my children get through their math struggles. I saw my kids grow confident through the tutoring and were soon able to help their classmates! Their grades improved to A’s over time!!! The one-on-one teaching was the best…
Prevent Summer Break Brain Drain by Keeping Your Child Engaged
According to experts, long periods of time away from school can result in the loss of valuable skills and important knowledge; therefore, it is imperative to learn how to prevent summer break brain drain by keeping your child engaged. In today’s world, there are several districts that have moved from traditional school schedules to year-round…
Preparing for Finals: Scientific Strategies for Prepping Your High Schooler
There are several scientific strategies that will help you prepare your high schooler for those dreaded, end-of-the-year finals; continue reading to learn all about them. Studying for high school finals consists of finding a unique balance of concentration, level of understanding, the ability to retain information, and getting the proper amount of rest. According to…
Top 3 Principles of Brain-Based Learning
Brain-based learning is the purposeful and comprehensive engagement of various principles. These principles directly enhance the ability of the brain to work and learn optimally. This is especially important in academics and educational success. The brain is an active player and an intimate factor in all aspects of the academic environment. Brain-based learning is optimized in…
5 Homework Tips That Will Boost Your Child’s Memory
Working memory refers to how we retain and directly work with the information that is stored in the short-term memory. Help your child experience long-term success with these 5 homework tips that will boost your child’s memory. Memory is crucial to constructing a solid foundation of learning. It helps children in the classroom environment, and…
How Do I Help My Child Prepare for The California State Test?
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…
Pi Day – Celebrating the Irrational
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…
Experience is Not the Only Way to Become a Good Teacher
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…
Incorporating Math Skills into Daily Routines
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…
The Discovery Process Revolutionizes How We Learn
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…
Here’s How Students can Boost their Test Scores
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…