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Updated Feb 12, 2012

Q: How Do You Teach Long Division?    —Joliet, IL

"Hi moms...i have asked many questions in the past and you all haven't failed me yet!! Here is my newest dilema. My ..."

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Hi S.. If you haven't already, find out the methodology being used in her classroom for teaching long division. Ensure you're mimicking the classroom method. On...

S., I'd find out from the teacher how it is actually being taught (as another poster mentioned). Then, I would try and have your daughter try to teach YOU. Have h...

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Q: Is Homework Help Just an Attempt for Attention.??    —Sterling Heights, MI

"this question is for my friend.. her son is in first grade.. He is easily distracted in class and the teacher moved ..."

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In my experience (as a first grade teacher and a mom), I would say that if the mom and the teacher are giving him adequate attention in other areas, it probably is not...

I'm going to answer with a wishy-washy "Yes and No." He could very well have a difficult time staying on task in order to accomplish tasks and finish homework. I hav...

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Q: 6 Yr Old Son Doesn't like Homework!    —Lake Forest, CA

"Hi there. I have a 6yr old son in kindergarten, now in school, his teacher says he does good but has the tendency to..."

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Hi Jacyln. Why don't you try to reward him for good work? Like, if he does his homework, let him have a fab treat you normally wouldn't give him. Or promise to do some...

Dear J., No, he is not lazy, he is afraid that he doesn't know well enough to strike out on his own, and it puts pressure on him to have to perform. You did say th...

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Q: Decided Not to Do Homework    —Mundelein, IL

"I have a 12 yr old daughter that just decided to stop doing her math homework last quarter. And as a result when rep..."

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I have a younger sister (she'll be 16 next month) and she did the SAME thing in 8th grade. All of a sudden she stopped doing homework. My mom has always been rather ...

I am no expert, and i really don't know what happens in the mind of a twelve year old, but with ours it's been the same thing. I don't think it's a matter of understa...

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Q: Seeking Techniques on Studying for Spelling Tests    —Elk Grove Village, IL

"My daughter is having a very difficult time learning her spelling words. What has worked for your children to help t..."

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We introduce this website at my school, beginning in 1st grade. It is helpful for any age, even studying for college entrance exams (i.e. SAT). Some teachers are mem...

when we had to do this, i had them write their words. then, I would quiz them while they wrote them down. then, whatever they missed, they would practice on. then writ...

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Q: 6Th Graders Homework    —Norristown, PA

"how much time should a 6th grader spend on homework per night? (both written and studying)"

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At a PTA meeting the Superintedent of our schools said a good rule of thumb is 10 minutes per grade: k = 10 1st = 20, 2nd = 30, 3rd = 40 and so on. This question we...

60 minutes would be the average. Some kids will take longer, others less. If your child is taking substantially longer than that, then you need to assess the homework ...

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Q: Homework Help!!    —Carson City, NV

"I have a ten year old daughter who is bipolar and ADD, she is very smart! I have been told this by ALL her teachers =..."

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Does she have a 504 plan or an IEP? With her diagnosis she can qualify for either. I have a 504 for my youngest -- ADHD, and an IEP for my gifted, yet ADD/Aspergers d...

to hlep her sit down and finish it, baroque music. It helped me and my sister immensely when we were kids. As to organization, maybe hava a special folder that the h...

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Q: Science Fair Project    —Salt Lake City, UT

"Hi All!! I am wondering if any of you out there have a way of taking an eye condition and making it into a science f..."

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C. T, I would use the approach of the following: A major contibutor to eye challnges is the typical high fat,high sugar, preservative-laden American diet. Since t...

Science fair projects are judged using the scientific method. So you need to have a question, some research or experiment that tries to answer the question and then a...

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Q: Homework Problems for a 5Th Grader    —Bellevue, WA

"Hi moms. My daughter, who was always very on top of her homework, is suddenly having problems. It is only an issue f..."

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Hi J., I would agree with those who say to speak with the teacher first! After talking with the teachers who are teaching the classes she is having problems in. I...

She may not NEED a tutor, but i bet she could really benefit from one. You could find a professional source (a tutoring center), or even just see if one of the teenag...

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Q: Help with Christmas Project    —Cleveland, OK

"Help!!! My 1st grader has brought home a paper doll we need to decorate in a traditional Christmas outfit from anothe..."

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They wore the same things they did everyday. Just do a google image search for "traditional italian clothing" and use festive holiday colors and some sparkle. You coul...

There's a website makingfriends.com that has some paper doll outfits you can look at to get some ideas.

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