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\u201cThe loftier the building, the deeper the foundation must be laid.\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Aren\u2019t skyscrapers amazing? They tower over the skylines of amazing cities and give you a birds-eye view of all that is around you. They are truly feats of engineering, and each one looks different in its own remarkable way. <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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But you know what\u2019s the same about all of them? They all have a strong, solid foundation.  <\/span>It\u2019s that foundation–what lies down in the bottom, beneath the earth, that determines how tall and impressive that building will be. <\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Math is a lot like that. A solid working knowledge of basic math is the foundation<\/a> for every student who does well with more advanced concepts over the years. So where does that start? <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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It starts with math facts. Look, it\u2019s always the small pieces that make the big picture. Basic math facts: knowing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts well–very well can determine the trajectory of your child\u2019s math career. I started tutoring kids in math over 20 years ago and <\/span>the common thread I see is always that they just don\u2019t know their math facts well.<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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And yet all too often, we downplay the importance of this basic foundational piece and keep moving forward despite that shaky knowledge.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Why? Because they require memorization. And memorization can be hard. And tedious. Really hard and tedious.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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But you know that <\/span>hard and tedious is NOT what I want for your student<\/b>. And shaky math facts are not my goal for your child. I don\u2019t want either of those things for anyone! <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Enter Drill Team<\/a>. It\u2019s my latest program and it\u2019s designed to make<\/span> learning math facts attainable, simple, and yes, even FUN.<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Imagine your child practicing their math facts without you nagging them. Imagine them learning new concepts easily because they have their facts down cold. Imagine your struggling student with newfound confidence and even joy when it comes to math.<\/strong> THAT\u2019S the goal of Drill Team<\/a>.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In just 100 days, Drill Team will help your child will be able to recall math facts quickly and easily. They\u2019ll find that the rest of math is easier, too. And the best part? YOU won\u2019t have to do the work. They\u2019ll practice with me and the Drill Team kids every day–you just have to get them in front of their computer! Then you can sit back and watch them see, say, sing, and LOVE learning math facts.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Additionally, you\u2019ll have the option to buy my FIRST product EVER! I\u2019m so proud of The Drill Team Kit that will be available to you! This optional kit will help your child\u2026<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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