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Back-to-School Tips for Success in the Classroom

Sep 1, 2026 | Downsview Blog

While no one can predict exactly what the new school year will bring, a well-prepared student will have the best chance of achieving success in the classroom. Here are some back-to-school tips for students that will help your child start strong, stay motivated, and continue to thrive throughout the school year.

Summer Math Learning Keeps Students on Track for Success

Jun 10, 2026 | Downsview Blog

Incorporating consistent, enjoyable, and meaningful opportunities for math learning into your family’s summer agenda could benefit your kids long after they bid summer break a fond farewell.

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

May 20, 2026 | Downsview Blog

Summer is a time for fun and relaxation, but it can also lead to the "summer slide"—the learning loss that happens when kids take a long break from educational activities. Research shows that students can lose up to 27% of their progress in math over the summer, making it harder to catch up when school starts again. Luckily, there are plenty of way

How to Beat the Summer Slide

Mar 27, 2025 | Downsview Blog

Summer is a time for fun and relaxation, but it can also lead to the "summer slide"—the learning loss that happens when kids take a long break from educational activities. Research shows that students can lose up to 27% of their progress in math over the summer, making it harder to catch up when school starts again.

5 Tips for End-of-Year Success

Mar 13, 2025 | Downsview Blog

As the school year winds down, kids (and parents!) often feel the excitement of summer break and the anticipation of a well-earned rest. However, before jumping into summer fun, it’s important to help kids finish the year strong—especially in math.

Top Study Tips to Prepare for Math Tests

Jan 20, 2025 | Downsview Blog

Many students come to Mathnasium nervous about math tests. We’d like to share a handful of our study tips to help you tackle each test performing at your personal best—in math, and in your other classes too! Preparing for a math test (or any test, really)..

The Benefits of Word Problems

Nov 12, 2024 | Downsview Blog

As kids go through the various levels of math in school, there’s always one constant: Word problems. Whether students are learning addition and subtraction, fractions, algebra, or geometry, word problems always play a role. Some might argue that word prob..

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