Math: Infant
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Am I Asking Too Much from My Daughter's Grades??
Asked by T.T. from Los Angeles
on July 15, 2010
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Hello. My daughter is 12 and going into 7th grade(she has a late birthday, but going from private to public school they couldnt hold her back). Her grades are mostly A...
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- Yes, i think you are being too hard on her. Personally I hate when someone tells a child to do their best. What does that mean? Do you clean your house to the best ...
- We always asked our daughter at the beginning of the school year, "what are your goals this year?". Usually she would say all honor roll". "I want to be in the honor s...
- I would try not to yell at her, but I don't think you are being to hard to expect an A...she can't always get an A...but if she puts out the best effort she has, then ...
Grades in Preschool
Asked by L.A. from Chicago
on October 29, 2007
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Hello. I recently posted about possibly holding my son back in school and year and not sending him to kindergarten...anyway I'm kind of shocked because it appears he'...
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- If they are indeed grading him, switch preschools now. my children are in 2nd and 5th grade and still don't get grades. good luck
- Grades in preschool? Are you serious??? Where do you send him? Preschool is about adjusting to going to school and being away from mom. It is more social than acade...
- I've never heard of grades in preschool either. In fact, my daughter's kindergarten doesn't grade either. She comes home with stars on her class work & homework. If...
Math Mad Minute
Asked by C.G. from Houston
on November 20, 2008
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What do you moms think about the Math Mad Minute? I hate it! My second grader is good at math and likes it, but he just doesn't do well on the mad minute (30 problem...
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- My youngest is 17 so it's been awhile but I didn't care for the mad minute either. He eventually got over the nervousness at mad minute time but he got so used to do...
- My children's school also has mad minutes and they had difficulty with the time restrains, as well. We practiced everynight using flashcards and we would see how many ...
- I have read all your responses that have posted thus far so I won't repeat, but I do agree with the majority. You need to help practice. My daughter also had mad min...
Son Loves Math....question?
Asked by A.P. from Johnstown
on October 27, 2010
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My son is in first grade. He LOVES math. He is also very good at it. He says he is "bored" with his math work in school, and he does zip right thru his work. We ha...
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- Talk to his teacher. Math and Science that's the subjects are children do need to strive in. Since he loves it so much feed that hunger. (I think) I have a cousin ...
- If he excells there are tests he can take that will advance him a year. Ask him if he wants that, let him know the repercussions it will have (being the youngest in hi...
- Our daughter also LOVED math. she joined the "Math Pentathelon." in elementary school. It is a group that gathers and plays special math games.. it is awesome.. see i...
2Nd Grader Struggling with Math
Asked by M.L. from Detroit
on November 11, 2008
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My 7 year old daughter is struggling with math. She seems to join zone out when it comes time for math homework. She is doing well in all of her other subjects. I f...
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- Hi M., My daughter had the same trouble. It seems like you are describing my child. She would totally zone out when it came time for math and it seemed like she was n...
- Check out programs like MathUSee for home. Or Touch Math. There are all sorts of resources, web sites, yahoo groups, with math games you can play at home.
- Our school offers tutoring for free during school hours. Our daughter was a young kindergartner (today is her 5th birthday), and they are actually doing tutoring with...
3Rd Grader Needs Math Help
Asked by S.L. from Dallas
on January 21, 2009
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My 3rd grade daughter is poised to fail 3rd grade because of math. She already attends once a week after school tutoring provided by the school, but it is not helping...
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- S. - I'm not a tutor by trade but have been helping some close friends' children and would like to start tutoring a bit on weekends. Math is definitely one of my stre...
- Get Math-U-See. The video instructor breaks it down so it is easy to learn. Just pick the level that she is having problems with, ie addition, subtraction, multiplicat...
- HI S.- I am so sorry that your daughter is struggling in math. My 3rd grade son is also in the same boat! He was a good math student last year in second grade-but...
Math Help from My Daughter Going into 2Nd Grade
Asked by A.S. from Los Angeles
on August 20, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My youngest struggles with math. I was wondering if any moms have tried Kumon, Sylvan Learning Centers or Mathnasium and which you would recommend. We did...
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- Hi A., My kids did Kumon for a bit when they were younger, and they both hated it, but I will tell you both of them are doing well in math now (I have a Jr. in high s...
- I know kids at my daughter's school that go to Sylvan... the Moms say it is good and they like it. BUT... the thing is: Sylvan teaches the children their methods of d...
- find teenager who is good in math - charges is usually much less than "real" tutor - mine was $10/hour and much more useful : ) Good Luck V.
Seeking a Math Tutor in the Mansfield/Arlington/Grand Prairie Area
Asked by E.J. from Dallas
on September 23, 2008
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Hello everyone,
I am a Mom of two children. My youngest child, whom is 8 years old is struggling in Math. I began to see this problem around the 4th six weeks of th...
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- Hi, I'm located in GP and am currently staying home with my little one. Before I had him I taught a few different grade levels in GPISD, including 3rd grade. I have...
- You might try music lessons. I taught my daughter to play the piano about that age when she was struggling with math at the suggestion of her math teacher at school. H...
- Contact her school. They should have a list of tutors........
Glenn Doman "How to Teach Your Baby Math"
Asked by F.W. from Phoenix
on November 9, 2007
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Has anyone read and used this program???
I'm a new mom and I got this book I found on Amazon, it came highly recommended. I also got the reading one but haven't rea...
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- Good for you! I say go for it! I am a Doman baby and so are my boys. Reading is a breeze for our 4 year old in K-5. Math was a breeze for me in school. I never ha...
- I agree with the other responses. I'm a preschool teacher and as far as I'm concerned, flash cards are not developmentally appropriate in early childhood. Get some b...
- I'm sorry you got some negative responses, I don't believe in anyway that you are a teaching nazi or anything of the sort. Infact, I think I will look into getting tha...
Daughter Not Doing Well in School.
Asked by C.K. from Grand Rapids
on March 19, 2008
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My 13 year old loves school, is a friend to all, but her teachers all say the same. " she is great to have in class, works hard turns it all in on time but, if you are...
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- As a teacher, I would suggest having her tested at an outside facility like Sylvan Learning Centers. Their testing is free, and if you can afford their tutoring it ma...
- I was the same way at that age. email me off this and we can talk more about it privately as there is nothing wrong with her diet that I could think of... I am also a...
- When my daughter was younger she was diagnosed with ADHD. She hated the medicine but had a hard time following step by step without it. In the end, her problem was a...
