Did you know that nearly 20-30% of students suffer from some degree of math anxiety? Often characterized by feelings of suddenly “freezing up” and having your mind go blank, math anxiety can be incredibly overwhelming and can even follow students into adulthood. Without help, students can quickly lose confidence and may even begin to have their academic performance falter in other subjects due to self-esteem issues. Fortunately, your kids don’t have to fight against math anxiety alone. At Musicworks Canada, we’re here to support every child on their learning journey. With the help of proven programs like Sprix Math, kids can regain their confidence and tackle their studies with the skills they need to succeed.
If your child struggles with math, here’s how Sprix can help turn things around—and how Musicworks supports every part of their learning journey.
What Is Sprix Math and Why Does It Work?
Sprix Math is part of Sprix Learning, an innovative academic support program that helps students master essential math and other academic concepts through personalized, structured lessons. Unlike one-size-fits-all tutoring, Sprix uses the power of data-driven insights to pinpoint exactly where a student is falling behind and creates a clear, manageable path forward.Sprix isn’t meant to be a cheat sheet or a crash course; it’s a step-by-step learning system that meets kids where they are, steadily builds their confidence, and lays a progressive foundation for future success.
Building Confidence by Filling in the Gaps
One of the hardest parts about math anxiety is that it can do some serious damage to a student’s confidence and sense of self-esteem. Large class sizes, interpersonal dynamics and many other external factors can compound stress and leave kids feeling stuck and disappointed.
Sprix helps push past distractions and tackles math struggles at their source by identifying what core concepts are missing from your child’s foundational understanding and creating a dedicated plan to help facilitate mastery. Best of all, instead of rushing kids through challenging concepts and points of confusion, students only move ahead when they’ve fully understood the material. As they build their understanding and ability to utilize the proper formulas, kids begin to feel capable and slowly regain their confidence.
Making Math Manageable and Personalized
No student wants to feel left behind in the classroom. Unfortunately, teachers can’t always afford to grant the extra time to help each individual child reach their ideal point of understanding of integral concepts, leading to kids falling behind and losing track of more advanced problems that build upon the knowledge they missed out on.
Sprix helps to alleviate this by breaking concepts into small, achievable lessons that adapt to each learner’s pace. This approach tracks progress and gently guides students forward, recognizing accomplishments along the way so students don’t feel rushed or overwhelmed by the fear of falling farther behind.
For students who may have felt discouraged in the classroom, Sprix offers a structured and supportive environment where they can build new habits and enjoy learning again.
Supporting Long-Term Academic Growth
Some academic tutors offer more of a reactive, short-term solution approach to teaching. At Musicworks, we’re proud to align with Sprix’s long-term, gradual method for sustainable learning and confidence-building. Sprix programs are designed to grow with your child, reinforcing core skills they’ll need throughout their academic journey and empowering them along the way.
From problem-solving and logical thinking to test preparation and mental math, Sprix strengthens the foundation of knowledge for lasting success. The result? Many students who once struggled with math not only catch up but also start to excel! With consistent support and clearly defined steps, students can move from frustration to achievement.
More Than Math: Academic Support at Musicworks Canada
Sprix Math is just one of the many ways Musicworks Canada helps children and learners of every age reach their full potential!
In addition to math, our in-person and online academic tutoring programs support reading, writing, and study skills, offering well-rounded academic development. We also offer a wide range of music lessons that promote creativity, discipline, and focus, all guided by a highly experienced team of instructors.
Find your nearest location at one of our 25+ centres across Western Canada here.
Help Your Child Regain Their Math Confidence Today
If your child struggles with math, they don’t have to stay stuck. With Sprix Math, students can rebuild their skills, regain confidence, and start enjoying learning again.
