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1st Grade Math: Online Practice Test Benefits
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Can your student stand the test—of 1st grade math? Online practice test options and variations seem endless. The internet is infamous for, among other things, its uncanny ability to make decision-making difficult. What should you look for in the right practice test? Is it worth it to find a practice test for your child at […]

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Why Summer Math Programs for 5th Graders Are Important
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Practice makes perfect! Summer math programs for 5th graders are vital to ensure that your child gets the repetition and reinforcement they need. This is especially if you find that your child is struggling with math. I’ve spent countless summers trying to figure out ways to help my own children beat the summer slide. Thankfully, […]

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Singapore Math vs. Common Core: What’s the Difference?
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  I’m sure you have heard of Common Core, but have you heard of Singapore Math? As a discipline, education has evolved much over the years. Different methods and strategies have developed, new replacing the old. Today, learning math is not as simple as just “learning math”. The way that math is being learned is also […]

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Elementary Math: How to Boost Math Skills
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Elementary math can be one of the toughest parts of school. ‘Getting’ these skills are also crucial for student success. One reputable study showed that children who struggle with math early on rarely catch up. The research results showed that children who are behind in math in the fourth and eighth grades only have a […]

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Primary Homework Help for Math
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If your child is beginning primary school this year, you may find yourself wondering how to help them when they need it. Sure, it is only basic math, but helping a child learn it for the first time is not so easy. While you have been dealing with numbers all your life, your child is […]

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What is the CogAT Test? Secrets on acing the CogAT form 7!
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There was a time when report card grades were the measure for which students were selected for “gifted and talented education.” Today, the selection process for these programs is more complicated. Though criteria vary by states and even individual schools, most gifted and talented programs require testing in some form as a means of getting […]

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Common Core Math for Parents: 3 Helpful Tips
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Common Core math, for parents, can be challenging. When you were still in school, Common Core Curriculum probably had not even been conceptualized. Math was simply math, and the methods used to solve problems were rather varied. While your teacher probably wanted students to show their work, it did not exactly matter what it consisted […]

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The Importance of Books and Reading
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The importance of books and the value of reading have a huge influence on how well students perform in school.  The value you receive from reading books is priceless and improves your quality of life. Learning the benefits and the value of reading books will impact your life. From studying for a big exam to […]

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