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How Tutors Use Productive Struggle in Math (Without Letting Kids Get Stuck)

Jan 27, 2026 | University Irvine Blog

Seasoned math tutors share tips on how to recognize productive struggle, use activities that foster it, and support your child’s growth at home.

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5 Tips for End-of-Year Success

Mar 17, 2025 | University Irvine Blog

Help your child finish the school year strong in math with simple steps to build confidence and prevent learning loss.

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How to Beat the Summer Slide: 6 Ways to Keep Kids Learning

Mar 17, 2025 | University Irvine Blog

Did you know that children typically lose 2-3 months of math skills over the summer months? Here are ways to avoid the summer slide in your child's math development.

Associative property of multiplication

What Is the Associative Property of Multiplication? A Kid-Friendly Guide

Mar 17, 2025 | University Irvine Blog

Check out our easy-to-follow guide on the associative property of multiplication. Find clear definitions, solved examples, a fun quiz, and answers to FAQs.

Pi Day

Pi Day March 14

Feb 20, 2025 | University Irvine Blog

It’s our favorite time of year again! March 14 marks another math holiday to celebrate the mathematical constant pi (π), reminding us that math is fun and applicable outside the math classroom. Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference (C) to its diamet..

PEMDAS: Parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction

What Is PEMDAS? Explained for Elementary School Students

Sep 3, 2024 | University Irvine Blog

Here is everything you need to know about PEMDAS, including how to use it and remember it, examples, and a fun quiz to test what you’ve learned.

Geometric transformations: rotation, translation, reflection, dilation

Geometric Transformations – Definitions, Types, Examples, and Quiz

Sep 3, 2024 | University Irvine Blog

In this middle- and high-school-friendly introduction to geometric transformations, you’ll find simple definitions, examples, and a fun quiz. Enjoy!

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