MathWizard Students Love Their Moms: Hear What They Have to Say
Elaine Timbuleng, a MathWizard teacher, asked some of our students why they love their moms. The answers are both sweet and funny! Enjoy this short video:
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Mother’s Day: What We Learned from our Moms
Since Mother’s Day is just around the corner, I wanted to celebrate our moms with a blog post. For many of us, our moms were our first teachers. From the first moment we were born, our mothers held us…
Read full articleWhat is STEAM in Education?
In the field of education, while STEM topics—science, technology, engineering, and math—play fairly visible roles in students’ instruction, another subject is gaining a better grip on K-12 teaching philosophy and turning the STEM concept into the more well-rounded STEAM education.…
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Are you confused when you hear educational jargon? Whether you read news articles on education, discuss your child’s progress with a teacher, or even read our blog posts, it’s almost impossible to avoid these educational words. Just like medical jargon…
Read full article5 Super Online Reading Resources for Middle School Students
Reading is one of the most important subjects that students engage in throughout their school careers. So, it’s no wonder that there are hundreds of hours dedicated to learning to read, understanding comprehension, and analyzing prose. By the time students…
Read full articleReal Stories: From MathWizard Student to Teacher — Abshaar Narvel
What happens to students after they graduate from our programs? As MathWizard turns 15 years old, we have begun to see our students turn into adults. Our former students have grown into impressive adults with great stories to tell. One…
Read full articleCommon Grammar Questions: Ask Emily
You may remember my post on “Common English Grammar Mistakes Kids Should Avoid at All Costs,” and if so, you probably also remember my…ahem…tiny (ok, who am I kidding? Large. Very large.) rant about the word “grammar.” I still stand…
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Which After-School Educational Program Is Right For Your Child?
When people think of adding an educational program for their children outside of school, they often think of tutoring first. But is tutoring the best choice? For a more well-rounded and in-depth program, students may benefit more from an after-school…
Read full article7 Common Signs Your Child Needs Math Tutoring
Math is one of the most common subjects in which students struggle. It is important for struggling students to get help as soon as possible because learning math is a sequence of interdependent steps. One must fully understand the concepts…
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