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How to Use Tally Marks to Count and Organize Data

Jan 22, 2026 | Mount Vernon Blog

Mathnasium tutors break down what tally marks are, where they appear in everyday life, and how students use them to count and organize data using tally charts.

Valentine's Day Activity: Origami Heart

Jan 9, 2026 | Mount Vernon Blog

Valentine's Day is a time to express love for family and friends with the world's most famous symbol of love: hearts! Download our origami heart activity to help you and your child get into the occasion.

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Why Even Straight-A Students Struggle with 6th Grade Math (and How to Help)

Jan 8, 2026 | Mount Vernon Blog

Mathnasium instructors explain why even high-achieving students struggle with 6th-grade math and how to help them rebuild skills and confidence.

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Why Kids Lose Confidence in Math (and How to Rebuild It)

Dec 11, 2025 | Mount Vernon Blog

Learn why kids lose confidence in math and how to rebuild it. Explore the causes and how Mathnasium helps students strengthen skills and boost self-belief.

Celebrating our favorite pattern! | Fibonacci Day

Nov 20, 2025 | Mount Vernon Blog

November 23 is Fibonacci Day, commemorating the Italian mathematician Leonardo of Pisa and the pattern of numbers he popularized, the Fibonacci sequence.

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How Math Impacts Confidence in Diverse Learners

Nov 19, 2025 | Mount Vernon Blog

Explore how math shapes academic confidence and how Mathnasium supports diverse learners through a personalized, inclusive learning environment.

Halloween Ace Contest

Oct 30, 2025 | Mount Vernon Blog

Check out our 2025 Halloween Ace Costume Contest Winners!

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