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Doing the Math for Santa
Christmas is coming and it is getting harder for kids to think of anything else. This makes math tutoring harder because kids aren’t focused on math. Though it might seem futile to refocus kids on their math, this time of year actually presents some opportunities to show how math can be used in their lives….
Battling the Waves of Test Anxiety
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching What if you could magically prepare your child for a test? Thanks to a magic wand, your young one’s brain absorbs all the knowledge needed to ace the exam. She or he knows the material cold. You send your smiling kid off to school….
Shop Smart. Shop Savvy. Use Math.
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching Opportunities for teaching Math are easy to find when you’re shopping at the grocery store. How many cups are in this gallon of milk? If three average-sized potatoes make a pound, how many potatoes weigh 27 pounds? How many ounces of ice cream are…
The Brain-Based Way to Shop for Holidays – Use Cash!
If you have a desire to shop smart and shop savvy this month, use your brain, use math, and use cash! For most, the act of gift-giving is an essential aspect of the celebrations this time of year. Many will make promises to themselves – with the best intentions – that they will shop early…
Test Anxiety and the Brain
According to numerous studies, standardized tests and other academic-based tests result in a high level of test anxiety in students. This is especially true of students that are struggling in a specific subject. As the child’s anxiety level increases, tests lead to the undermining of learning. Today, it is not at all uncommon for a…
MMC Testimonial: Sa’Naiyah
From Patrick, MMC’s Student Services Coordinator: Sa’Naiyah came in with a big grin on her face yesterday, very excited to tell Julie about how her test scores had improved. From Sa’Naiyah’s Mom: My daughter was behind in math. I wanted her to become more confident in herself and her answers. She also needed better explanations…
A Personal Letter from our Founder for Thanksgiving
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching What if your Thanksgiving turkey (or whichever main course you’re serving) had super powers? What if it made your child happier, healthier and smarter? What if that effect on your child lasted a lifetime? Cool thought, but no matter how moist and perfectly seasoned…
MMC Testimonial – Elijah
Student: Elijah, Age 14, 9th Grade Feedback from Elijah’s Parent… I sought help from Miracle Math Coaching because I had home-schooled Elijah for 3 years and I saw firsthand his struggles with math. Especially when he entered High School I knew that I was not the best fit to help him with Algebra. I wanted…
Measuring the Perfect Meal
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching With the holidays now in full swing, parents have a great opportunity to reinforce Math concepts. Just enlist your children as helpers in the kitchen. Sure, cooking and baking might take longer with extra hands to guide, but the benefit is clear: This is…
Gratitude Increases Brain Performance
Is your child struggling, academically? Do you find that your child feels frustrated and defeated? Do you find your child sulking in their own self-pity because they are unable to grasp the skills and concepts presented to them? If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions, you will be pleased to know…
Baking Your Way to Mastering Math
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Director of Miracle Math Coaching The cool thing about teaching Math in the kitchen is that you can eat your results. And with the holidays coming up, now’s a perfect time to practice baking skills that double as ways to learn Math. Baking is the perfect teacher because it’s a…
Measuring Ingredients Helps Math Skills
It is a known fact that kids absolutely love to cook, to bake, and to engage in experimentations with food! They love measuring ingredients as well. Engaging in activities in the kitchen are not only beneficial to their well-being and helpful in terms of developing life skills, but, also aids in developing fine motor skills,…
Help your Child Strengthen Skills in Math Through Cooking
It is a known fact that children are more likely to experience success in learning about any subject when their parents play an active support role in their learning – this is especially true of math. Learning math through cooking is a great way to support your children. Today, it is becoming increasingly necessary to…
5 Facts Smart Parents Know to Help their Students Get Better Grades
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching The members of your “Village of Support” don’t all have to be people you know. Here’s a re-run of a previous post that suggests you can tap into experts and their research to help you help your child succeed. I’m a firm believer in…
Does a School Report Card Tell You Anything About Your Child’s Brain?
A school report card is nothing more than a written-based assessment of your child’s academic work, educational progress, and a reflection of their conduct within the traditional school setting. Unfortunately, many parents mistakenly believe that a school report card is a detailed report of their child’s intellect and the capability of their brain. Do report cards actually…