The current global economic turmoil and non-stop news coverage, while distressing to parents, creates a unique math learning opportunity for children.

As news of the stock market fluctuations and financial services crisis is publicized each day, an opportunity is presented to demonstrate to school-age children the real-life applications of basic math concepts, such as addition, subtraction, percentages, and averages.

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"This is One of the Best Things of My Young Adult Life!"

Courtney P., a high school junior, always received good grades in school - except in math. At the end of the 2007/2008 school year, Courtney was told that she would not graduate with her friends if she did not attend summer school for math assistance.

The Sylvan Learning located in Heath, OH, was Courtney's school over the past summer. She participated in the Math Essentials program to solidify her foundation in mathematical concepts. Within just four weeks of attending Sylvan, Kevin, Courtney's step-dad, noticed a change in his daughter.

"This school year, Courtney has more confidence, talks about her future, and she smiles. Now that she can succeed in school, Courtney is open to the world and what her future can be," adds Kevin. "Seeing your child graduate is priceless. No one can put a price tag on a child's happiness and future success. Sylvan makes a great holiday gift. In fact, Courtney will tell you, '"This (Sylvan) is one of the best things of my young adult life!'"

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