How Spirit of Math Builds Future Leaders
We believe that math is more than equations; it’s a training ground for tomorrow’s innovators and leaders. For parents searching for ways to give their child an academic edge, advanced math enrichment offers more than just improved grades. It builds confidence, resilience, and leadership skills that last a lifetime. Spirit of Math, a leader in afterschool math education, […]
Kim’s Korner: Give Bright Students Concepts they can Sink their Teeth Into
How often has your child come home from school with math homework involving memorizing steps and repeating them ad nauseam without really understanding what is going on? Even worse: do you have a bright child who has been turned off math because they are bored with the procedures, and find it meaningless? Or, have you […]
The importance of Math Drills
It’s a Classroom Taboo, but Missing Out Could Hurt your Child’s Learning In North America the term “drill” has been considered, like the unmentionable name ‘Voldemort’ in the Harry Potter series, a “taboo” word. In fact, many teachers say they aren’t allowed to give any drills in their classrooms because they could get into a […]
OLP Candy Counting Contest
Kim’s Korner: Competition – No, It’s Not Just for Sports Enthusiasts
Competition – No, It’s Not Just for Sports Enthusiasts. Spirit of Math makes the case for healthy math competition. “…and pencils down.” The contest is over. Fidgeting legs and hands make an effort to wait patiently until all the contest papers have been collected. Anxious parents are waiting outside the doors. “Okay, now […]
It’s a classroom taboo, but missing out could hurt your child’s learning
In North America the term “drill” has been considered, like the unmentionable name ‘Voldemort’ in the Harry Potter series, a “taboo” word. In fact, many teachers say they aren’t allowed to give any drills in their classrooms because they could get into a lot of trouble. Whether the boycotting of drills began with a single […]
Congratulations Kim Langen! Top 10 female leaders disrupting their industries in 2021
Spirit of Math would like to congratulate CEO and founder Kim Langen for being counted amongst the “Top 10 Female Leaders disrupting their industries in 2021” list compiled by Disrupt Magazine. This is following is an excerpt from the article: On January 20th, 2021, Kamala Harris became the first female, first black, and first […]
UTS Prep Day 2021 at Spirit of Math!
Grade 6s, are you ready for the University of Toronto Schools (UTS) Prep Day at Spirit of Math? It is being held on Friday, 15th January, 2021 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Each year, Spirit of Math holds a math and interview skills preparatory day for grade 6 Spirit of Math and non-Spirit of […]
An Important Message by the Spirit of Math CEO
Spirit of Math CEO Kimberley Langen makes an announcement regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and what Spirit of Math is doing in response
GTA Grads Release the Genius!
On June 3, Spirit of Math celebrated the graduation of our Greater Toronto Area students and the contributions of our assistant teachers at a ceremony at the Toronto Board of Trade. As graduates and ATs from Spirit of Math’s Richmond Hill, Willowdale-Cummer, High Park, Markham West, and Mississauga West campuses opened a new chapter in […]