The atmosphere was more carnival than academic, based on enthusiasm and participation at Family Math Night at Ashland University, where the combination of entertainment and learning attracted a crowd.

On October 1st, the announcement rings out: “It’s time to master those multiplication facts, everyone!” The goal? Memorize them all by Thanksgiving and never forget. But reality teaches us otherwise.

SPONSORED – Mathnasium is helping students prevent the summer slide in math. They share how they prevent the learning loss in the summer months and how they keep things fun.

AND OUR BACK TO SCHOOL COVERAGE NOW. HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE SUMMER SLIDE, HOW STUDENTS LOSE A LITTLE BIT OF WHAT THEY LEARNED IN THE PREVIOUS SCHOOL YEAR? DURING SUMMER BREAK? WELL, ONE LOCAL TECH ...