Supporting your child’s maths learning starts at home. These guides give Australian parents practical, tutor-tested advice on homework routines, motivation, school holidays, working with teachers and knowing when extra help is needed. Each article draws on years of one-to-one tutoring experience to help you turn everyday moments into progress.

A Parent’s Promise

Dear Child, As your parent, there are a few things I can promise. I promise to love you unconditionally, to provide for your basic needs (and extras if you’re lucky) to provide opportunities for you to learn and grow, and to do my best to help you become the intelligent,..

It’s Not About What You Say…. Oh Wait, Yes It Is.

Parents and teens communicate hundreds of messages a day:Parents and teens communicate hundreds of messages a day: Get ready for school! Don’t forget your lunch! Have a great day! Don’t roll your eyes at me Can you clean the bathroom? Drive safely Do your laundry Do you have any..

Is It Better To Have Math Instruction In The Mornings?

Could the solution to your teen’s math struggles be found in their school schedule? Could requesting their math classes to be earlier in the day or later in the afternoon be the key to better grades and a deeper mathematical understanding? Teachers, counselors, academic advisors and other educational professionals..

5 Ways To Help Your Tutor Help You

Working with a tutor can be one of the most beneficial steps in transforming struggling students into successful students. The one-on-one attention works wonders by focusing on the student’s individual needs, strengths and weaknesses. The tutor and student relationship is an important one, and when a match is made..

End The Homework Battle NOW!

As kids grow, the struggles between them and their parents change. One year olds want to throw their food on the floor and their parents insist it stays on the table. Three year olds want to go naked to school and parents just won’t budge on the “clothing required”..

Kids Need 123’s Before They Get Their Z’s

Every family has their own bedtime routine. For some, it starts with dinner, then bath, then dessert, prayers, and lights out. Others start with homework, then dinner, skip the dessert, and do bedtime stories before saying goodnight. A recent study shows that adding a little bit of math practice to..

Math Lovers Love Math Camps!

For kids who are passionate about all things math, science, and technology, educational camps may be an excellent way to give them even more exposure to the topics and subjects that they love. Many museums offer seasonal camps based on a variety of subjects, from astrology to computer science. 🔭Types..

Getting Your Pre-Teen Excited About Math

They roll their eyes, they ignore you, they have an attitude. They are 12 going on 17 and getting them excited about anything that doesn’t involve video games, taking selfies, or watching their favorite show can be like pulling teeth. But getting your almost-teenagers excited about math is possible,..

Math Teachers Tell All: What Teachers Want Students To Know About Being Successful

Building a positive relationship with your teacher is a key element in having a successful school year, especially for students who are struggling in a particular subject. We asked a few math teachers about the things that students can do to give them the best opportunity to succeed in math,..

Dear EzyMath: A Parent’s Story Of Success

Dear Ezy Math, I wanted to share an experience we recently went through with our 8 year old daughter, Bella. She was really struggling with math, and nothing seemed to help. We would try to sit down with her and help with homework, but it would end in tears..

My Child’s Grades Dropped Suddenly, What Can I Do?

Some parents have felt that heart-wrenching, punched-in-the-stomach feeling that comes along with thinking their child is doing great in school, only to eventually find out that they are struggling, sometimes even failing, in one or more subject areas. This can come as a shock to any parent, especially if their..

Mastering Math Vocabulary

When it comes to math, vocabulary is a very important factor. Some teachers and tutors can spend so much time focusing on the functions and formulas, and disregard some of the basic *words* that make up those formulas. If students don’t know that “finding the sum” means to add, or..

Preparing Students For Algebra

As students in the lower-level grades prepare for the shift into higher-order math classes, algebra can sometimes be overwhelming and frightening for students who have had no experience with it before. “Math is hard enough with just numbers,” many students complain, “now what will we do when they throw letters..

What Do Your Doodles Say About You?

Dear Parents,As you’re going through your child’s school work, do you notice the margins of their notes are filled with doodles? Drawings, phases, shapes, squiggly lines that lead to nowhere? Before you jump on your child about needing to spend more time focusing on the lesson and less time drawing..

After School Jobs: Bad Idea For Students?

Millions of teens around the world find excitement and pride in landing their first after-school job. Whether it is as a lifeguard at a community pool, scooping ice cream in the local ice cream shop, or folding clothes at their favorite boutique, having a job is a great way for..

Yum Yum! Math In The Kitchen!

Some middle school students go through a weird phase in which they seem like they are eating their parents out of house and home. Growing teenagers seem to have an insatiable appetite, and can be found in the kitchen more often than not.If this sounds like your middle or high-schooler,..

Math Activities For Your Truck Driving, Dinosaur Riding, Space Ship Flying Pirate

If you have a son, more than likely you’ve had enough robots, pirates, dinosaurs, and trucks to last you a lifetime. Lucky for you, we’ve put together a list of even more activities that boys will love and that will foster their love and understanding for everything math-related! 🧩Fun Activities..

Building A Solid Math Foundation

What do the White House, the Eiffel Tower, and the Taj Mahal have in common? Yes, they are geographical landmarks, and yes, they are magnificent and impressive, but they also have something else in common. They all started with a strong, solid foundation. A beautiful building is nothing if its..

How To Know When It’s Time For A Tutor

Many parents struggle with knowing how to help their children who are having a hard time with math. If the parents are not math aficionados, helping their children with high-level math can cause stress in the relationship and end up doing more harm than good. Parents who love math may..

Switching Places: Letting The Student Become The Teacher

Carol had tried everything when it came to helping her middle school daughter Claire understand her math homework. As if teenage girls and their moms don’t have enough to butt heads about, trying to figure out the math homework became a nightly battle, and nobody was winning.In a moment of..

Tutoring Students With Disabilities: Dyscalculia

What is Dyscalculia?Many people are familiar with learning disabilities that make it hard for a child to read, comprehend what they are reading, or write. These disabilities make it a struggle for kids to process the letters and words that make up the content they are reading. There is..

6 Great Math Books For Book Lovers

If your child is an avid reader, and enjoys storytelling, words, and writing over math concepts and functions, these six books are must-haves for their growing library. 📚 Combining their love for reading with various math concepts could be the secret to helping them develop a love and understanding for..

123’s and ZZZ’s: The Connection Between Sleep and Math Performance

The Importance of Sleep for Teenagers' Academic SuccessStudies show that teens don’t get enough sleep, and this could be a vital factor in how they perform in the classroom. Whether they are up watching TV, chatting with friends, or working on homework, teens rarely get the recommended 8-9 hours of..

Dealing With A Difficult Teacher

How to Improve Your Relationship with a TeacherSo, your teacher hates you. Or at least that is what it feels like every time you sit down in class. Having a rough relationship with your teacher can be detrimental to your learning, and can have a long..

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