Adalyn’s Journey: From “Too Easy” to Confident and Capable
When Adalyn started tutoring, she had already faced her share of challenges with math. After …
How to Prepare for the AMC 8
The AMC 8 is intended to be students’ first crack at higher-level problem solving, but …
Valentine’s Day Math Fun for Grades 1-6
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to mix learning with holiday fun, and we’ve got …
Boosting Speed and Confidence with Timed Practice
Imagine your child sitting at the kitchen table, pencil in hand, racing the clock to …
Turning Math Practice into Play with Friendly Competition
On a rainy weekend, two siblings sat on the living room floor with a deck …
Mastering Multiplication with Flashcards
A student kept a small stack of flashcards tucked in her backpack. During spare moments—on …
Simplifying Big Problems with Prime Factors
One afternoon, a teacher noticed a student staring hard at a tough multiplication problem: 35 …
Building Strong Foundations with Number Bonds
One afternoon, a mom and her daughter were baking cookies. “We need 10 cookies,” the …
Discovering Patterns: A Fun Start to Mastering Multiplication
Every evening, a dad and his young son sat at the kitchen table, multiplication flashcards …
What is AMC 8?
The American Math Competition (AMC) 8 is a national math competition held annually for middle …