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Looking for a math tutor in Monument? There’s more than one way to get hands-on learning support for kids, teens, and adults. At LearningRx Colorado Springs, our brain training programs can help students transform the way they think, learn, and remember. With subject-specific programs, such as our math help programs, we work on honing core ...

When children struggle with schoolwork, it’s natural for parents to wonder why. Is it a lack of focus? A gap in foundational knowledge? Or could it be something deeper, like a learning disability? Understanding the root cause of learning challenges can feel like solving a complex puzzle. That’s where cognitive assessments come in. Cognitive assessments ...

There are different types of learning assessments for your child.  If your child is struggling in school, you may be encouraged to get an assessment to help discern how to help and better understand what is happening. But do you need an assessment that provides a diagnosis like ADHD or dyslexia or a cognitive skills assessment? ...

There are different types of learning assessments for struggling students.  If your child is struggling in school, you may be encouraged to get an assessment to help discern how to help and better understand what is happening. But do you need an assessment that provides a diagnosis like ADHD or dyslexia or a cognitive skills assessment? ...

There are different types of learning assessments for struggling students.  If your child is struggling in school, you may be encouraged to get an assessment to help discern how to help and better understand what is happening. But do you need an assessment that provides a diagnosis like ADHD or dyslexia or a cognitive skills assessment? ...

For many students, test-taking is a source of anxiety and frustration. Some struggle to recall the information they studied, while others find it difficult to organize their thoughts, manage time, or stay focused during the exam. If your child is facing consistent challenges with tests, the root cause could lie in either their knowledge base ...

When we think of ADHD, many of us picture a hyperactive, impulsive child who can’t seem to sit still, blurts out answers in class, or struggles to finish assignments. While these behaviors are certainly hallmarks of ADHD, they don’t paint the full picture—especially when it comes to girls. ADHD often looks very different in girls, ...

If you’re debating whether your little one is ready to start kindergarten in the fall, there are some objective and subjective criteria to consider. For example, the U.S. Department of Education defines five domains of school readiness. They include: We’ve assembled this simple guide to help you learn more about each domain, and ways you ...

Math can be a source of anxiety for many people—and for many people, it starts at a young age. If your learner is already showing signs of fearfulness, stress, or anxiety around math or numbers, you may hope that these feelings will go away eventually. However, being proactive about these concerns can often help your ...

As students progress through school, the pressure of tests and exams becomes a regular part of academic life. While traditional test prep focuses on cramming content and practicing multiple-choice strategies, there’s an often-overlooked aspect that can make a significant difference: cognitive skills. These are the brain-based abilities that drive how we learn, process, and retain ...

A new report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress paints concerning insights into children’s reading levels. The report, based on 2024 test scores, found that a record-low number of fourth and eighth-grade students in the U.S. had below-basic reading skills. According to the report, one-third (33%) of eighth graders had “below-basic” reading skills — the largest number ...