Students can feel overwhelmed by all the information they receive in school from time to time. Most often, especially with older kids, I see this manifest in the same way: a frustrated plea of “When will I ever use…?” …
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Year: 2016
MathWizard Is Now A Grade Ahead
On Monday, September 5th, MathWizard underwent a major transformation. Our company changed its name to A Grade Ahead and we introduced a new logo, new website at aga.local and new colors—purple and green. This exciting transformation allows our company, which is …
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Recommended Reading List for 3rd Grade
Third grade students should be encouraged to read not only abundantly, but also diversely. Third grade is one of the most important years for young readers as they continue to develop in fluency as well as comprehension. The greater opportunities …
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ESL Series: Tips for Navigating American Schools
Navigating American schools as a family whose primary language is not English is a challenging and stressful process; it is one that will take time and patience. Learning a second language in an unfamiliar country is not easy for a …
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15 Academic Extracurricular Activities That Kids Will Love
Enrolling your child in an educational enrichment program is a great way to help him or her get ahead at school. Another great way is to get involved in academic extracurricular activities. Academic extracurricular activities focus on making learning exciting …
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Real Stories: Aman Patel’s Essay about MathWizard
When Aman Patel was five years old, he began his journey through MathWizard. When he was enrolled in the program, there were no centers near him, so he joined the At Home Learning Program. The At Home Learning Program sends …
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Funny Things Enrichment Teachers Have Heard
With the school year swiftly approaching (or upon us in some cases!), we may be finding it hard to let go of the carefree days of summer in order to take hold of the somewhat more structured school days (and …
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The Common Core’s Focus on Understanding VS Memorization
There has been a definite shift in education as the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) asks teachers, parents, and most importantly, students, to focus more on understanding, or critical thinking. This may be one of the most challenging hurdles for …
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10 Back-to-school Tips for Parents
It may seem like summer has just begun, but the beginning of the next school year is just around the corner! This can be a hectic time of year, so to help ease the transition from the easy-going world of …
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MathWizard Educational Camps: Summer Camps 2016
June and July were busy months for students attending Mathwizard’s educational camps. Three different camps, each aligning entertainment and learning on a specific subject, gave students in grades 2-6 the opportunity to stimulate their brains and get out of their …
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