How can I help my child with problem solving ?

How can I help my child with problem solving ? I often talk to parents about helping their children with problem solving skills. In mathematics, children are first taught how to count, make mental blocks of 10, recognise simple 2 dimensional shapes and once these fundamentals are ‘mastered’ the various systems (MYP / IGCSE / IBDP / Common core) will … Read More

Olympiads, a gateway to Ivy League ?

Mathemagic Olympiads article

Do Olympiads help students apply to the top Universities ?     Ivy league applications require extensive proof of extra curricular achievements, leadership, heartfelt personal statements, and a little extra. So how can we prove our child is academically ‘twice exceptional’ besides from near perfect grades, honors classes, AP, higher level IB courses or choosing 10+ A levels ? How … Read More