Mathnasium partners with National PTA on STEM Initiative

 Mathnasium of Rockwall-Heath is one of 680 Mathnasium locations nationwide slated to put the “M” in STEM   (ROCKWALL, TX—June 20, 2016) Mathnasium Learning Centers is proud to announce that it has joined forces with National PTA as a partner in PTA’s nationwide science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and family engagement initiative. Through […]

Finger Counters and Dot Counters and Foot Tappers, Oh My!

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2016) Picture this scenario. A teacher asks a classroom of students: “If you spend 70 cents, 80 cents, and 90 cents, how much did you spend altogether?” The teacher is thinking, “7 + 8 + 9 = 24.  With a zero at the end, the answer would be 240 cents.” […]

Problems in math? Solve them with play time

(ROCKWALL/HEATH – April 13, 2016) Once while working with a 2nd grader, I was reminded that just because a child knows a particular math skill, does not necessarily mean they will understand related or corollary facts.  This young man effortlessly counted by 2’s beginning at 2, however, when I asked him to then count by […]

Problems in math? Solve them with play time

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 21, 2016) Once while working with a 2nd grader, I was reminded that just because a child knows a particular math skill, does not necessarily mean they will understand related or corollary facts.  This young man effortlessly counted by 2’s beginning at 2, however, when I asked him to then count […]

Mathnasium welcomes former Rockwall ISD teacher as new Assistant Director

Learning Center offering tutoring for end-of-year assessments, gearing up for summer programs  (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 21, 2016) As the end of the school year draws near, Mathnasium of Rockwall-Heath has been in full swing prepping students for end-of-the-year testing, while welcoming a brand new member to its team of math tutors. Melody Kentopp – […]

Math is a ‘whole-brainer’

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Jan. 31, 2016) It is a common misconception that math is a strictly left-brained activity, reserved only for the structural, logical side of our brain and not the creative side. The idea that only left-brained people are talented at math is a myth—math has more than one component. When you describe math as a left-brained […]

Give children the gift of understanding at Christmas time

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Dec. 16, 2015) While watching a Spanish television series last month I thought it would be fun to see if my limited Spanish language skills would make it possible to follow the story. Within a few minutes of turning off the subtitles I became frustrated. The few words and phrases I was […]

TriMathlon adds up to fun, prizes & money for Rockwall schools

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX) Mathnasium’s Fifth Annual TriMathlon, a national competition that allows elementary students to demonstrate their math skills, win prizes and earn money for their school, is happening this weekend! Open to kids in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5, the FREE event is held at Mathnasium Learning Centers across the United Statesand Canada, including […]

Multiplication Madness for 3rd through 6th graders

Math center helps children learn multiplication facts during free Friday sessions this fall (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 1, 2015) Mathnasium of Rockwall-Heath is hosting its 5th annual Multiplication Madness, a free event offered each fall for children in third through sixth grade. “This is a great opportunity for students in the Rockwall area community to […]

TriMathlon: Annual Competition Adds Up to Fun, Prizes and Money for Local Schools

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 21, 2015) The countdown is on for Mathnasium’s Fifth Annual TriMathlon, a national competition that allows elementary students to demonstrate their math skills, win prizes and earn money for their school. Open to kids in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5, the FREE event is held at Mathnasium Learning Centers across […]