CRM Blogs

Algebra. The very word can send shivers down the spines of parents and students alike. As homeschool parents, we want to equip our children with the skills they need to succeed, but tackling algebra...

  If you’re homeschooling an aspiring mathematician, you want teaching tools that are clear, reliable, and effective. CollegeReadyMath’s instructional routines offer a powerful framework for...

Transforming Struggles into Triumphs Imagine the frustration of a homeschool family grappling with the complexities of algebra as they navigate through challenging equations. This scene could have...

The Need for Improved Algebra Proficiency Algebra is often referred to as a "gateway" subject, opening doors to advanced math and science courses, which are crucial for academic success and future...

Importance of Algebra in College Readiness Why does algebra proficiency matter so much for academic success? It's a simple equation: mastering algebra paves the way for college and career readiness....

Why Algebra is a Gateway Understanding algebra is pivotal for students, acting as the gateway to higher-level mathematics and science subjects. Algebra lays the foundation for critical concepts in...

In the world of homeschooling, where parents wear many hats, ensuring academic success can often feel like juggling flaming swords. Yet, one subject stands out as a pivotal gateway to future...

Summer is a time when most students are out of school and often have the opportunity to use that time for different activities. For this blog, we’d like to highlight the  importance of using...

Students across grade levels have had their learning negatively impacted by the pandemic and it is the middle school mathematics students that have taken the biggest hit. The results from the 2022...

Have math scores dropped or are we just behind schedule? The answer is that both parts are true.  The Wall Street Journal reported that there were “sweeping declines” in mathematics test scores...

When the results of U.S. national mathematics assessment (NAEP) were released earlier this school year, they confirmed what most educators already knew -- that students would not do as well as they...

Across the country, tens of thousands of students in community college are required to take remedial or developmental mathematics courses as prerequisites for their for-credit courses. These courses...

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is investing more than 1 billion dollars over the next four years to “help improve mathematics and outcomes” in U.S. K-12 education.  This is the largest...

Math is a challenge for many students, and Algebra is often the subject they struggle with the most. Algebra I is among the courses with the highest failure rates in high school, while College...

Here’s a fun fact: online learning has a retention rate of up to 60%, while traditional learning only has a retention rate of 8-10%. While these stats are impressive, parents are having a hard time...