{"id":605161,"date":"2023-05-26T14:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T18:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/welcome-to-the-summer\/"},"modified":"2025-09-05T05:48:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T05:48:36","slug":"welcome-to-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/welcome-to-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer, Math, and Fun Can Coexist!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Summer break is just around the corner, and we know that many of you are looking forward to some much-needed relaxation and fun in the sun.  However, we also know that our students&#8217; math skills can take a hit during the summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you could take a break this summer and still help your student maintain, and even improve, their skills? And what if it only took 15 minutes a day?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why there&#8217;s <strong>Nicole&#8217;s Summer Math-A-Palooza<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Math-A-Palooza-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-620108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Math-A-Palooza-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Math-A-Palooza-1-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Math-A-Palooza-1-1024x468.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Math-A-Palooza-1-768x351.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nicole\u2019s Summer Math-A-Palooza<\/strong> is designed to keep math skills sharp while still allowing plenty of time for summer fun. With three different math challenges tailored to different skill levels, your student can participate in just 15 minutes a day and keep their math skills in top shape.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your student can choose from one of the following challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drill Team-A-Thon:  Addition\/Subtraction Facts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drill Team-A-Thon: Multiplication\/Division Facts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mastery Bank Tournament<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Three Summer Challenges?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Drill Team-A-Thon \u2013 Addition\/ Subtraction Facts<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Drill Team-A-Thon \u2013 Multiplication\/ Division Facts<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mastery Bank Tournament<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Who is it for?<\/td><td>Younger students who need to learn their addition and subtraction math facts.<\/td><td>Younger students who need to learn their multiplication and division math facts.<\/td><td>Middle and older students who want to practice basic math, pre-algebra, some algebra and\/or some geometry skills.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>How does it work?<\/td><td>Students will complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/drill-team-detail\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/drill-team-detail\/\">Drill Team<\/a> program for addition and subtractions facts.<\/td><td>Students will complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/drill-team-detail\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/drill-team-detail\/\">Drill Team<\/a> program for multiplication and division facts.<\/td><td>Mastery Bank has over 20,000 original problems covering about 200 math topics. We&#8217;ve created a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mastery-Bank-Recommended-Topics.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mastery-Bank-Recommended-Topics.pdf\">recommended topics<\/a> that each student should master before starting a course. To be part of the Tournament, students need to complete a minimum of 50 <a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/nicoles-study-hall\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/nicoles-study-hall\/\">Mastery Bank<\/a> math problems each week from the list of recommended topics. One Minute Tutorials are also available for each topic when students need assistance.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>How long will it take?<\/td><td>Approximately 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 7 weeks.<\/td><td>Approximately 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 11 weeks.<\/td><td>Approximately 15 minutes a day. The tournament will last for 9 weeks. Students can choose to participate in just one week or in multiple weeks.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>How will students be recognized?<\/td><td>On the Wall of Fame as they memorize a set of facts.<\/td><td>On the Wall of Fame as they complete a times table.<\/td><td>On the Mastery Bank Tournament Leaderboard for points awarded for correct answers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Are there prizes?<\/td><td>Students who complete the full 7-week challenge will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card and a virtual Lunch with Nicole.<\/td><td>Students who complete the full 11- week challenge will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card and a virtual Lunch with Nicole.<\/td><td>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-are-Winner-Determined-for-the-Mastery-Bank-Tournament.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-are-Winner-Determined-for-the-Mastery-Bank-Tournament.pdf\">here<\/a> to see how winners will be selected.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Why should my student participate?<\/td><td>To have their addition and subtraction math facts memorized by the end of the summer!<\/td><td>To have their multiplication and division math facts memorized by the end of the summer!<\/td><td>To fill math gaps and master the topics needed to successfully begin their next textbook.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>How do we begin?<\/td><td>If you already have Drill Team, you have everything you need to get started. If not, you can purchase the Drill Team annual membership.<\/td><td>If you already have Drill Team, you have everything you need to get started. If not, you can purchase the Drill Team annual membership.<\/td><td>If you are a Pro or Premium member, you already have One-Minute Tutorials and Mastery Bank and are ready to begin.<br>If you are a Basic (video only) or a Plus (video and grading) member, you will be able to purchase a special Summer Pass to One-Minute Tutorials and Mastery Bank (good until Aug 30).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>If I need to purchase a membership, how do I do it?<\/td><td>Buy Drill Team membership for $21.99 per student<br>(If you already have an account, please make sure you are logged in as a PARENT before purchasing. You will not be able to purchase from your student&#8217;s account.)<\/td><td>Buy Drill Team membership for $21.99 per student<br>(If you already have an account, please make sure you are logged in as a PARENT before purchasing. You will not be able to purchase from your student&#8217;s account.)<\/td><td>Buy a Mastery Bank\/One-Minute Tutorial Pass<br>(If you already have an account, please make sure you are logged in as a PARENT before purchasing. You will not be able to purchase from your student&#8217;s account.)<br>Single Student Pass for $20.<br>Small Family Pass (2-5 students) for $25.<br>Large Family Pass (6-9 students) for $30.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>[table id=2 \/]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We&#8217;ll start Monday, June 5th.  <strong>Here&#8217;s what we&#8217;re doing each week<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>[table id=3 \/]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each challenge begins on Monday and completes on Friday at midnight.  Students can choose to participate in as little or as many weeks as they&#8217;d like.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drill Team students can take longer to complete the weekly math fact category as needed. They also can start the challenge at any week during the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Let&#8217;s improve our students&#8217; math skills this summer<\/strong>!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine what kind of school year you would have if your student knew: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>all of their addition and subtraction math facts or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>all of their multiplication and division math facts or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>all of the prealgebra concepts needed for higher-level math<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I can guarantee you&#8217;d be looking at a kiddo who feels empowered to succeed in math this fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let&#8217;s plan to have a great summer, and for just 15 minutes a day, fill gaps and sharpen skills while we do it.  While you&#8217;ll have access to Drill Team, One-Minute Tutorials, and Mastery Bank immediately, we&#8217;ll officially start our first weekly challenge on <strong>Monday, June 5.<\/strong>  Until then, enjoy the pool and expect to hear from me <strong>each Sunday<\/strong> with details on that week&#8217;s challenge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy Mathing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicole the Math Lady<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/drill-team-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Drill Team<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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