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Maths = Fun Mathnasium in Summertown can help your child subtract stress and add confidence! Maths seem to induce more stress than any other subject, leading to anxiety which can have a huge impact on overall learning. Many parents will opt for the traditional one-to-one tutor when extra help is needed but a considerably large number of experts believe small group tuition, with children working alongside their peers, often works better. In numerous cases, there are improvements to more than just maths. This is where Mathnasium can help - children need an environment where they feel secure and where learning maths can be challenging but fun. At Mathnasium, children will realise they are not alone in needing extra help. Mathnasium students take a customised assessment which pinpoints their individual learning needs, then a customised learning plan is designed which can be shared with your child’s school maths teacher for continuity. We know children have mastered certain mathematical concepts by applying them in problem solving. Mathnasium’s expert instructors look at different ways of approaching the same problem to help develop independent thinking. Flexible learning is a real benefit for children at Mathnasium where they can come in the centre or log into their virtual
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classroom – Mathnasium@home, several times a week and work on a bespoke learning plan at their own pace. Children can also get help from Mathnasium to complete their school maths homework but won’t be given any additional homework. The Mathnasium North Oxford Maths Centre is situated on South Parade, Summertown and offers maths learning support for children aged 6 to 16. Contact details: 01865 655968; northoxford@mathnasium.co.uk; www.mathnasium/northoxford
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