Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States that is dedicated to remembering those who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces. The infographic below illustrates some surprising numbers and statistics associated with Memorial Day. Take time …
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10 Free Online Math Games to Build Foundational Skills
Have you ever struggled to engage your child in his or her math homework? Kids can feel bogged down by their workload, making motivation to learn difficult regardless of how important the skills are to hone. Here, we have compiled …
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The ACT and the New SAT: Which Is Best for Your Students
How do you pick between the ACT and the SAT when you don’t even know what’s on them anymore? Sure, at first glance the changes to the New SAT make it look like they’re the same test. OK, maybe, not …
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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:
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 …
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What 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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Common Educational Terms: A Glossary
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 …
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5 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 …
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Real 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 …
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Common 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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