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Tears, stress, avoidance, and anger: these are symptoms of math anxiety, a real phenomenon that affects cognitive function. While lots of students may need math help, those with math anxiety can especially benefit from a different approach.  What is Math Anxiety Math anxiety, also known as math phobia, is an increasingly common experience for students ...

“I’m just not good at math.” How many times have you heard that? Some people seem to have a natural aptitude for numbers and equations, while others can’t help but struggle. For those who have a tough time, math help can redefine what’s possible. That’s true for kids as well as teens—and adults, too. Parents ...

Vivian struggled with school and it led to school-related anxiety and frustration. She enrolled in a LearningRx brain training program and was soon doing well in her classes. See what changed her academic trajectory.

At LearningRx, we specialize in targeting and training clients’ brain skills to make learning faster and easier in ANY subject. But we also offer specific programs to build fundamental reading and math skills.

April is Mathematics Awareness Month  Fractions, decimals, percentages, oh my! When it comes to numbers, formulas, and word problems, there’s something about math homework that is more difficult.  Some parents perpetuate myths about how they were just born “bad at math,” creating a false narrative for their children to simply accept that they’ve inherited their parent’s ...

Almost every family struggles with homework challenges at some point. Sometimes, parents end up as frustrated as their kids or teens, feeling like they constantly have to “nag” their student to get through even the simplest assignments. Here are 10 tips to help ensure the process is as smooth as possible: 1. Set up a ...

When Kya first came to the LearningRx center in Owatonna, Minnesota, she was struggling to stay alert in school and had challenges with organization and time management. The basketball player was struggling to complete assignments and tests. A Brain Skills Assessment helped pinpoint which cognitive skills needed to be worked on, and using the results ...

Many people incorrectly assuming that LearningRx only offers one-on-one brain training to children and teens. But the truth is that we’ve worked with thousands of adult to help turn today’s weaknesses into tomorrow’s strengths! Why do adults come to LearningRx for personal brain training? Some adults and seniors that come to LearningRx simply want to ...

When Eme found herself struggling with math skills and other school-related issues, Eme took the initiative to talk to her parents and ask for help. She was losing confidence and didn’t enjoy school or homework. She often gave up when things were "too difficult" for her. After completing her one-on-one brain training program with LearningRx ...

October 13 is Train Your Brain Day and LearningRx (www.LearningRx.com), the largest personal brain training company in the world, is sharing answers to some of the most frequently asked questions on the topic. • What is personal brain training? Unlike tutoring, which redelivers academic material (e.g., historical facts or math formulas), personal brain training targets ...