Number Sense Blog

  The world’s greatest sculptors, painters, and photographers depend on math to create their art. Not only do artists use elements of composition — such as geometry and proportions — to perfect their work, they also use math behind the scenes i...

People have been infatuated with the wizarding world depicted in J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series, from famous sites such as Hogwarts and Diagon Alley to household charms, magical creatures, and the international sport played on flying broom...

Laurie Bryant Owner/Center Director of Mathnasium of Chicago Hyde Park How do you like to start your day? Watching “The View” every morning while getting up and getting ready for work. What is your favorite indoor/outdoor activity? ...

Laurie Bryant Owner/Center Director of Mathnasium of Chicago Hyde Park How do you like to start your day? Watching “The View” every morning while getting up and getting ready for work. What is your favorite indoor/outdoor activity? ...

Spark your child’s imagination with this week’s word problems themed around the famous children’s novel “James and the Giant Peach.” Read the introduction below with your child. Then, choose the word problem that’s the right skill level for the...