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How to Teach Place Value Using Base-10 Blocks: A Parent’s Guide for Ages 7–8

Jan 15, 2026 | Allen Blog

Learn how to teach place value using base-10 blocks with fun, hands-on strategies designed for 7–8 year olds. No worksheets required!

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What Texas Parents Need to Know About TEKS Mathematical Process Standards

Oct 3, 2025 | Allen Blog

A parent-friendly guide to TEKS Process Standards: what they are, why they matter, how they develop, and how Mathnasium helps students build them.

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How the OBBBA Makes Math Tutoring at Mathnasium Tax-Free with 529 Plans

Aug 19, 2025 | Allen Blog

The OBBBA bill now lets parents use 529 plan funds for K–12 tutoring. Learn how Mathnasium qualifies and how to take advantage of this new tax benefit.

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Texas Special Ed Funds for 2025: What Parents Need to Know About the SSES Program Update

Aug 8, 2025 | Allen Blog

Texas parents: The SSES program has been updated for 2025. Learn about PDSES changes, eligibility, key dates, and how to use funds for tutoring, and more.

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The Power of Three: How Parents, Teachers, and Tutors Can Collaborate for Math Success

Jul 7, 2025 | Allen Blog

Discover the power of three: How parents, teachers, tutors, can collaborate to build math confidence & drive student success.

Smiling Hispanic middle school student working on an Algebra 2 problem at the whiteboard during math class, showing confidence and focus

Is Algebra 2 Hard? Everything You Need to Know

Jun 5, 2025 | Allen Blog

From study strategies and practical tips to building math confidence, learn everything you need to know about Algebra 2 in this high-school-friendly guide.

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The Role of Diagnostic Assessments in Mathnasium's Tutoring Program

May 5, 2025 | Allen Blog

Learn how Mathnasium’s diagnostic assessments identify skills, gaps, and learning styles to create personalized plans to put students on a path to math mastery.

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