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Reinforcing Math Outside The Classroom

January 11, 2012

By Carl Giordano, Owner and Center Director of Mathnasium on Atlantic Ave. It is no secret that developing a good mathematical foundation is critical to many important life skills including data analysis, the ability to identify patterns, logic, critical thinking and problem solving. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, only 1 out of 5 eighth graders are proficient in math. Parents often ask me what can be done at home to reinforce elementary school math. Below are a few suggestions from Mathnasium, The Math Learning Center. COUNTING The most basic skills in mathematics are counting and grouping....
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Children’s School Expanding to the Eighth Grade!

By Lucia Burns

January 4, 2012

The rumors are true! PS372 is expanding, starting with the addition of a sixth grade class for the 2012/2013 school year. The school’s goal is to add a grade each year until we have all three middle school grades: 6, 7 and 8. Here are some details from the information session held on Nov. 9, 2011, at PS 372. Where will the new school be located? Principal Artie Mattia does not yet know where the new school will be located in District 15. He hopes to know by the end of the current semester. What will the curriculum be? ...
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