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Nat’l Ice Cream Month Photo Contest

Jun 28, 2026 | Chester Blog

Send us a photo of your child enjoying their favorite frozen treat during the month of July (National Ice Cream Month) and you could win a free month of Mathnasium!

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How to Help Your Child Practice Math Skills at Home (For Parents of 1-8 Grade Students)

Jun 16, 2026 | Chester Blog

Learn how to set up math practice at home for grades 1–8, with grade-by-grade tips and advice on when to bring in extra support.

How to Do Long Multiplication — A Complete Overview

Jun 4, 2026 | Chester Blog

Mathnasium tutors break down long multiplication step by step, with clear definitions, worked examples, practice problems, and answers to FAQs.

4 Critical Math Areas for 6th Grade + How to Master Them

May 18, 2026 | Chester Blog

Mathnasium tutors break down the four critical areas of 6th-grade math and share tried-and-tested strategies to help your child master them at home.

Ovals vs. Ellipses: What's the Difference? (A Visual Guide)

May 11, 2026 | Chester Blog

From definitions and real-world examples to a comparison table and FAQs, everything you need to tell ovals and ellipses apart is right here.

Teachers Create Magic - TAW 2026

May 4, 2026 | Chester Blog

It’s that special time of year when we come together to celebrate the educators who help shape our students' lives—Teacher Appreciation Week! At Mathnasium, we’re proud to support teachers all year long, and this May, we’re putting a spotlight on all the ways they go above and beyond.

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How to Beat the Summer Slide: 6 Ways to Keep Kids Learning

May 4, 2026 | Chester Blog

Did you know that children typically lose 2-3 months of math skills over the summer months? Here are ways to avoid the summer slide in your child's math development.

4 Math Problem-Solving Strategies Every Student Should Know

Apr 14, 2026 | Chester Blog

Four transferable problem-solving strategies for students who get stuck on unfamiliar math problems, with concrete examples for each.

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