Math
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“But Khan Academy Is Free…”
It is. Khan Academy is a fantastic resource. So are IXL and Prodigy for the right student in the right… Read More
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Why I Don’t Believe More Practice Is the Answer
By the time students reach middle school, most of their instruction and practice will be done on whiteboards, Chromebooks, or… Read More
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Why So Many Students Enter Middle School Behind in Math (And What Actually Helps)
Many capable students struggle with middle school math due to unaddressed gaps in foundational concepts. As math becomes more abstract,… Read More
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Summer Learning Doesn’t Have to Feel Like School
One of the things I’ve noticed over the years is that many students don’t actually dislike learning. They dislike feeling… Read More
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What Parents Get Wrong About “Advanced” Math Students
There is a common assumption that students who are labeled as “advanced” in math are simply students who don’t struggle.… Read More
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What a Math Bootcamp at Peritia Prep Actually Looks Like
When families hear the term “bootcamp,” it can bring up a lot of different assumptions. For some, it sounds intense… Read More
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Why Kids Forget Math Every Summer (and How to Stop It)
Every fall, teachers see the same pattern play out. Students return to school, and concepts that felt familiar in May… Read More
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The Skills Students Must Master Before Algebra (That Often Get Rushed)
For many students, algebra marks the moment when math suddenly feels “hard”. Up until that point, math often feels concrete… Read More