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Is Your Child Falling Behind in Math or Just Missing One Key Skill?

Mar 11, 2026 | Findlay Creek Blog

By February, many parents start to notice a low-level tension around math. Nothing dramatic has happened yet. There hasn’t been a big drop in marks or a call home from school. But homework feels heavier. Math conversations get shorter. There’s more resistance than there used to be. Grades may not have dropped dramatically. Homework is getting done,

Compound Interest: The Math That Makes Your Money Grow

Aug 14, 2025 | Findlay Creek Blog

August 14 is National Financial Awareness Day, a perfect time to talk about one of the most powerful concepts in personal finance: compound interest. At some point in high school, usually in Grade 10, 11, or 12, students learn about compound interest in math class. They memorize formulas, plug numbers into calculators, and get the “right” answer.

Mathnasium of Findlay Creek's Summer Camp: A Week of Coding, STEM, and Math Fun!

Jul 24, 2025 | Findlay Creek Blog

From July 14–18, Mathnasium of Findlay Creek was buzzing with creativity, curiosity, and excitement as we hosted our week-long summer camp. This wasn’t your average camp; we packed each 6-hour day with a dynamic blend of coding, STEM activities, math enrichment, and plenty of fun and games to keep kids engaged and inspired. This balance allowed stu

The “Infinite Chocolate” Paradox: Sweet Trick or Math Magic?

Jul 7, 2025 | Findlay Creek Blog

Happy World Chocolate Day! What better way to celebrate than by combining two of our favorite things: chocolate and math? You might have seen an image or video where someone cuts a chocolate bar into pieces, rearranges them, and somehow ends up with a full bar again... plus an extra square of chocolate. It seems like a delicious life hack. Is it p

Helping High School Students Stay on Track This Summer: Catch Up or Get Ahead in Math

Jun 25, 2025 | Findlay Creek Blog

Summer is here, but for many high school students, that doesn’t mean learning has to stop. Whether your teen is enrolled in a summer school math course, planning to retake a credit, or simply wants to feel confident and prepared for next year’s classes, summer is the perfect time to focus on academic growth without the pressure of a full school sch

Our Weekend at Next Door Market Ottawa

Jun 18, 2025 | Findlay Creek Blog

This past weekend, Mathnasium of Carlington had the pleasure of taking part in the Next Door Market Ottawa, a vibrant community event filled with local vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun right here in the heart of Carlington. While festivalgoers explored handcrafted goods, enjoyed great food, and soaked up live performances, we h

SAT & ACT for Canadians: What You Need to Know

Apr 9, 2025 | Findlay Creek Blog

If you’re a high school student in Canada, or a parent of one, you’ve probably heard of the SAT and ACT tests floating around in conversations, especially around this time of year. But if you're wondering, “Do these tests even apply to us Canadians?” the answer is: maybe! Let’s break it down: what these tests are, how they differ from Canadian sta

The First Day of Spring: Fun Math Facts & A Norooz Celebration!

Mar 20, 2025 | Findlay Creek Blog

Spring is Here! 🌸🌞 March 20th, 2025, marks the first day of spring, also known as the spring equinox, a time of renewal, balance, and new beginnings. But did you know that the first day of spring has some fascinating mathematical connections? From the Earth's orbit to daylight calculations, math plays a key role in how we measure and understand

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