Maths… It’s a subject that we either love or avoid.

We’re thrilled to be sharing another happy customers experience with Math-U-See! Larteasha Griffen (homeschool mum of 3, Video Journalist and Founder of The Little Griffens blog!) shares her praise about Math-U-See in her blog post ‘Teaching Maths for The New Homeschool Mum.’ We couldn’t wait to share it with you! Click the following link to […]

How Your Student can Benefit from “Hands-on” Learning

What do you remember the most about childhood?  For me, one of the things that stands out is how I used to play.  Running outside, climbing trees, even playing dress up.  While I remember school, the lessons that stand out are the ones that could be applied in real life.  Interactive lessons that were also […]

Tips to Successfully Present a Math-U-See Lesson

Congratulations to you for making the decision to invest in Math-U-See. This program is designed to make both you and your student successful in maths education. If you’ve spent time researching or reviewing the program, you may notice that it is designed differently than others on the market. The differences are intentional and one of […]

Why Sequence and Pacing are Important in Teaching Maths

Can you remember learning how to swim?  How were you taught? Did they just throw you into to water and tell you to go for it? Or were you taught how to control your breath underwater, float, the mechanics of moving your body through the water?  While it is possible to figure out how to […]

How to Present Maths Facts Your Student Will Remember

There’s usually more than one way to do anything.  For example, let’s say that you and your friend decide to make Lamington. You both know the recipe and ingredients. However, your friend gets to use the electric mixer while you are forced to mix your ingredients by hand. Both cakes end up being delicious, but […]

Tips to get Your Student to Use “Blocks”

The Integer Blocks are one of the bonuses of the Math-U-See curriculum. They allow students to work through problems with tangible tools. As a parent and teacher, it may be easy for you to see the benefit of the blocks.  It may be one of the reasons you chose the program. While some students may […]

How to Master Tests with Math-U-See

“Test” can often feel like a dirty word.  Upon hearing it, some may develop an emotional response.  Feelings of anxiety and stress can flood in, making it difficult to think of the subject matter being tested.  This isn’t exclusive to students; it can affect the parent as well. Proper preparation for a test is the […]

Does your student need a “Time-Out” from Maths?

Learning is a life-long journey. While Maths in an integral part of that journey, it can be overwhelming at times. Have you noticed that your student is having a more difficult time recently? Do they seem to be struggling with a specific concept? Are you considering taking a step back to review previously learned material? […]

Are you Watching the Math-U-See Videos?

One of the wonderful benefits of the Math U See program is the videos provided.  It could be very tempting to just play the videos for your student. However, the videos aren’t just for your student.  They are for you as the teacher.  Are you reaping the benefits of the Math U See videos? The […]

How to Manage Maths Anxiety

Maths Anxiety? What is that? As with anything new, students may struggle with learning the fundamentals of math.  The difficulty of learning even basic concepts can lead to feeling overwhelmed.  Those feelings can compound and manifest both psychologically and physically.  They can cause headaches, issues with concentration, memory strain, and feeling anxious. Math anxiety can cause children to […]

Fortify Place Value Lessons with Fun

Learning place value is important as it is one of the fundamentals of maths.  As with any new concept, it may be difficult for your students to grasp. The idea that numbers can be deconstructed and reassembled may be challenging at first. Math U See can help make this easier and fun. With the help […]

Battle of the Maths Methods: Mastery Versus Spiral

 When it comes to deciding upon an approach to teaching maths, thoughtful homeschooling parents and educators take the time to research all of the options, consider their individual children and students, and make the decision that is best for their own classroom. If you’ve done the research, then you understand how lively those discussions about […]