by Lea | Dec 2, 2025 | Blog
Most teens don’t hate math.They hate the lie they’ve been told about it. The lie sounds like this: “Just memorize the steps. Don’t worry about why you’re doing it.” And that lie kills curiosity fast. If you’ve ever watched your teen shut down mid-equation,...
by Lea | Nov 25, 2025 | Blog
Most parents assume their teen hates math because it’s “too hard.” But after years of teaching thousands of teens and talking with even more parents, I’ve found something different.They don’t hate math.They hate not knowing why they’re doing it. And honestly?...
by Lea | Nov 18, 2025 | Blog, Geometry
When most students open a geometry book, the immediate reaction is usually,“Why do I need this?”, “Why does geometry exist?” Fair question.And the answer has nothing to do with worksheets or proofs. Geometry exists because thousands of years ago, in...
by Lea | Nov 11, 2025 | Blog
How Ancient Problems Built the Math We Use Today “Why do we even need to learn this?” Every homeschool parent has heard it. Every student has said it.But few realize that math wasn’t invented in a classroom — it was built out of necessity.From flooded farms to sailing...
by Lea | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog, Frequently Asked Questions
Every homeschool parent eventually hears it: “I’m done with math.” It’s that moment when the motivation is gone, the patience is thin, and both you and your teen start wondering if you’ve hit the end of the road. It often happens during Geometry or Algebra 2 —...
