About Private Schools: How to Do Well on Math Tests

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Private Schools Private Schools Find a School Admissions Pay for School From Blythe Grossberg, your Guide to Private Schools Math anxiety is a real and all-too-common phenomenon. In this week's newsletter, read about how students can beat math anxiety and show what they know on math tests. Also, read about how schools across the country are using knitting to build tighter-knit communities, to help the needy, and to teach children cognitive and handiwork skills. How to Do Well on Math Tests Students of all ages simply freeze on math tests. Confused by symbols and signs, they forget what they know, and they believe that they just aren't capable of doing well, but there are some easy strategies that can help students overcome math anxiety and rack up points on math tests. Read more See More About:  math test  math anxiety  dyscalculia Knitting Creates Tighter-Knit Schools Knitting has taken off in private schools, and girls--and boys--are stitching away. Waldorf Schools often teach knitting to young children, as they believe that handiwork provides children with cognitive skills, and other private school students knit as a way to build a sense of community. Read more See More About:  waldorf schools  knitting  boarding schools Why Have Your Child Evaluated? While children need to be challenged to learn, sometimes students struggle so much that their parents and teachers wonder if a learning disability or other issue could be getting in the way. Learn more aout how an evaluation might help your child. Read more See More About:  learning disabilities  evaluations  dyslexia Private School Basic Information Facts and data about private schools. Private Schools Ads Private Schools Math Boarding School Montessori School Kindergarten School Featured Articles Choosing a Private School U.S. Schools School Profiles Affording a Private School Getting Into a School For Parents   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Blythe Grossberg Private Schools Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Private Schools newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads How to Pick the Best School Prepare for Private School Interviews Choosing a Special Education School Advantages of Single-Sex Private Schools How to Pay for Private School Advertisement