Math anxiety can feel like a giant wall blocking your path to success. But guess what? You can break through that wall! With the right tools and mindset, math can become your new best friend. Today, I’m excited to share some fantastic math anxiety strategies that will help you conquer those fears and boost your confidence. And yes, there’s a secret weapon in this journey called turningpoint math that makes learning math fun and personalized! Why Math Anxiety Happens and How t

Math anxiety can feel like a giant wall standing between you and your success. But guess what? That wall is totally climbable! Whether you’re just starting out in elementary school or tackling high school algebra, math anxiety can sneak up on anyone. The good news? There are fantastic math anxiety solutions that can turn your math struggles into math triumphs. Today, I’m excited to share how you can overcome those jitters and build confidence with a little help from TurningPo

Summer is when many parents decide to help their children “catch up” in math. The plan usually starts with the best of intentions. Parents buy the workbook, print the packets, and create the schedule. “This summer… we’re finally going to stay on top of math!” But somewhere between vacations, camps, sports, work schedules, and everyday life, the plan slowly disappears. Not because parents don’t care, but because life gets busy! And that is one of the biggest challenges with su

Every summer, it happens quietly. No grades. No homework. No pressure. And little by little… math starts to slip. What most parents don’t realize is this: summer isn’t just a break from math…it’s often a reset in the wrong direction. But here’s the good news—those same 8 weeks? They can completely change your child’s math story. Catch Up, Keep Up, or Get Ahead—Summer Does All Three Summer is one of the only times of year where we can slow things down just enough to actually f

If you’re homeschooling your child, you probably began this journey because you believe something deeply important: You are your child’s best teacher. And in many ways, that’s absolutely true. But there is one subject that sends even the most confident homeschool parents into late-night worry… Math. At TurningPoint Math, many families contact us when math has become the most stressful part of their homeschool day. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and there’s a good r

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How Can I Help My Child with Math Skills? Parents often ask me what they can be doing to support their child's learning, on the math front. What I have found is that one of th e most effective ways to support your child’s math learning is by playing games together! Here are some key reasons why games are such a powerful tool for developing math skills: Games Make Learning Fun and Engaging When children play math-related games, they learn without feeling pressured. The enj

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Introduction Meet Lily, a bright and determined 11-year-old who came to us at TurningPoint Math two and a half years ago. Like many students, Lily had a challenging relationship with math. The mere mention of the subject would often leave her in tears. But with the right support and a personalized approach, Lily's story is one of incredible transformation. Initial Challenges Lily's struggle with math was compounded by her dyslexia, which made it difficult for her to grasp and

Some math experts, including Dr Joan Cotter, author of the RightStart Mathematics curriculum, have voiced concern about the felt need for students (particularly those with learning challenges such as dyslexia or dyscalculia) to master the long division algorithm. There are SO many steps, and it's so easy for students to get confused and lose their way. Mnemonics like DMSB can be helpful, but even those can muddy the water further, if they are not keyed to a known saying. O