Number Sense Blog

Friday Fun: Snow Angles
Dec 19, 2014
What better way to kick off the weekend than with an adorable math cartoon from the super talented Domics? Hope your weekend is full of snowy math fun!
(Source: http://domics.me/post/37283875161/snow-angle)

New Mathnasium Website and Number Sense Blog!
Dec 18, 2014
As the New Year approaches and we prepare to say goodbye to 2014, we are all hard at work on our resolution list for next year. At Mathnasium we got a head start on our 2015 resolutions with a brand new website and Number Sense blog!
For t...

December 2014 / January 2015 Newsflash: Tips & Techniques
Dec 12, 2014
Upper Elementary and Middle School
Find the perimeter of the shape below. (Hint: there is enough information.)
Solution:
The length on the bottom of the rectangle is the same as the length on the top, although the top has been sp...

December 2014 / January 2015 Newsflash: Math Matters
Dec 12, 2014
This holiday season, we’re all about making math practical at home! As you and your kids enjoy quality time (and a much-needed break from school), remember that the holidays come with many opportunities for you to show your child how useful (and f...

December 2014 / January 2015 Newsflash: Math Muscle Challenge
Dec 12, 2014
Grades 1 – 5: Jim is 6 inches taller than Bill. If Bill is 4 feet 7 inches tall, how tall is Jim?
Grades 6 and up: Three equally priced pens cost $4.50 altogether. If the cost per pen is increased by $0.50, how much will 5 pens cost at the...