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Nat’l Ice Cream Month Photo Contest

Jun 28, 2026 | Columbia 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 Prevent the Summer Math Slide: A Maryland Parent's Action Plan

Jun 16, 2026 | Columbia Blog

Mathnasium's education specialists share a practical action plan to help Maryland parents prevent summer math loss and keep their child's skills sharp.

How to Do Long Multiplication — A Complete Overview

Jun 4, 2026 | Columbia 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 | Columbia 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.

How Many Millions Are in a Billion? A Kid-Friendly Math Guide

May 12, 2026 | Columbia Blog

How much bigger is a billion than a million? Mathnasium explores place value, the three-zero pattern, and real-world comparisons that put it in perspective.

Teachers Create Magic - TAW 2026

May 4, 2026 | Columbia 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 | Columbia 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.

What Is the Hardest Thing in 5th Grade Math? 5 Topics That Trip Students Up

Apr 14, 2026 | Columbia Blog

A topic-by-topic guide to the Grade 5 math concepts students find hardest, with practical guidance for parents on what to do about each one.

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