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Halloween Ace Contest

Sep 30, 2026 | Alexandria City Blog

Calling all budding artists and costume aficionados! We're inviting all K-12 students in our community to design a Halloween Costume for our beloved mascot, Ace, as part of our annual Halloween Ace Costume Contest! Create the spookiest, coolest, or most ghoulish Halloween Ace ever and you could win a prize!

Image illustrating the concept of decomposing numbers, featuring various numerical representations and calculations.

Decomposing Numbers in Math: A Kid-Friendly Guide

Sep 8, 2026 | Alexandria City Blog

The Mathnasium team explains what it means to decompose a number, how place value and number bonds work, and simple ways to practice with your child at home.

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How to Help Your Child Close Math Gaps Before Algebra This Summer (Tips for Virginia Parents)

Jul 14, 2026 | Alexandria City Blog

Mathnasium instructors break down the skills Virginia students need before Algebra 1, where gaps commonly appear, and how to close them over the summer.

Nat’l Ice Cream Month Photo Contest

Jun 28, 2026 | Alexandria City 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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Cardinal vs. Ordinal Numbers: What They Mean and When to Use Them

Jun 16, 2026 | Alexandria City Blog

Cardinal numbers count. Ordinal numbers rank. Learn the difference with simple definitions, everyday examples, and a clear side-by-side comparison.

How to Do Long Multiplication — A Complete Overview

Jun 4, 2026 | Alexandria City 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 | Alexandria City 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 to Keep Your Advanced Middle Schooler Engaged with Math: A Parent’s Guide

May 11, 2026 | Alexandria City Blog

Research shows advanced middle schoolers need more than A's. Discover six strategies, from curriculum compacting to above-level testing, that keep them growing.

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