Math: Toddler
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What Are "Good" Grades?
Asked by J.N. from Salt Lake City
on April 9, 2009
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OK, I was a super-nerd in school. I always got top grades and was never satisfied with less than an A ...
The trick is that now my daughter is in 4th grade and starti...
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- See I come from the different end of the spectrum. I did what I had to do just to get by,learned but didn't strive. I was expected to bring home C's and above always...
- Grades, Grades, Grades.......I want to pull my hair out! My kids are so different. My daughter has gotten straight A's all through high school and she has spoiled me...
- For me, A's, B's and an occasional C are fine. Mostly I've always told my kids that if they are trying their best, that would do. If they are trying their best and get...
Speaking of Grades....
Asked by ☆.A. from Pittsburgh
on February 4, 2012
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.....do you tell your child what you "expect" from them?
I mean I think from their first graded project, they all surely know that A is the best and F stinks.
Ye...
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- My daughter is only 4, but when the time comes, I expect her to give it her best effort. I expect her to have a good attitude and to ask for help when she needs it. I...
- When my kids were in kinder & 1st I didn't worry too much about it. By the time 2nd rolled around I was a little concerned about how many 'do-overs' they were being a...
- I know I am probably one of the few that are like this, I think how we are as parents had to do with so many factors in our lives. My daughter was a good student on ...
Math Curriculum.
Asked by C.F. from Los Angeles
on October 18, 2009
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I'm a homeschooling mom and I have to pick Math curriculum for my 1st grade son. These are the choices Right Start Math, Houghton Mifflin Math or Math-U-See. Anyone ...
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- Hi, I'm homeschooling my first grader. She used Singapore math at her charter in Kindergarten so we kept with that. We both really like it. My neighbor who is an e...
- I did Math-U-See with my son. We did the Primer this past year (he is five years old and in kindergarten) and the concepts were laid out in a VERY concrete way. I wa...
- are you home schooling you child under K12... OLS
Math Tutoring
Asked by S.A. from Dallas
on April 15, 2008
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My daughter is in 3rd grade and struggling with math. I am looking into math tutoring programs for the summer. Has anyone used Sylvan? If so, was it worthwhile. An...
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- I tutor math and would be available. I'm not sure what Sylvan costs, but I'm open to negotiating fees with you. We can have a meeting and discuss your daughters needs ...
- Reimer Learning is great it is in Acton and is cheaper
- I am a former 4th grade teacher. I think Sylvan is expensive and if you have time to spend w/ her, it's not worth it. I found Sylvan was best for students who were ext...
For Your Math Child
Asked by H.J. from Minneapolis
on December 27, 2011
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My son if 4 years old and loves math, he is pretty good with shapes and math, he love Team umizoomi, we bought him the three kits that you can get online. He plays the...
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- My 5 1/2 year old is in kindergarten now. He had almost no desire to color or write or draw until last spring. That's when he began to be very proud of himself for w...
- He still too young to determine whether or not he has a writing issue. Kids sometimes don't have the motorskills to write well at this age, and if his brain works fas...
- I don't know that it's typical of kids who like math. however, it may be indicative of your son's learning style. Or your son sounds like he might fall into the gift...
Math Camps?
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on February 20, 2008
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My daughter is struggling a bit in math. I am wondering if anyone has seen or tried the math camps around town--I don't want anything too intense; it is her summer aft...
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- SMU at the Plano Legacy campus has great math camps as well as other camps. The brochure for summer 08 is currently on line and registration starts on March 3rd I...
- Hello! You sound like a caring, and concerned Mom! Blessings! It is the greatest role for a woman to love her family! It is a good witness to the world to sho...
- I don't know about math camps, but you should try Sylvan Learning Centers or Kumon where they specialize in tutoring or teaching a new math and reading technique start...
Math Advice
Asked by D.G. from New York
on November 19, 2006
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My son has been doing well in Math during Kindergarten/1st grade. However, I have noticed that when he gets a sheet with addition/subtraction mixed in--he forgets and...
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- I agree with having him circle the sign. Another way that might be fun is to have him use a highlighter and highlight all the signs first (use one color for add and o...
- Hi, I am a former elementary teacher now a stay at home mom. This is a common problem with kids. I have found that if I tell the children to circle the sign eithe...
- Make him circle the sign before he does each problem and say it out loud and make the sign with his hand. If you activate his verbal visual or physical intelligence, ...
Math Teacher
Asked by R. from Minneapolis
on May 11, 2006
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Hi, I'm looking for a math teacher who can come to my home to teach basic fundamentals of math concepts to my KG son. I like my son to be strong enough in math concept...
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- I have an elementary education degree and taught kindergarten for a year. I would be interested in doing it. When are you looking for; day hours,evening hours? Im a pa...
- R., My name is J. R.. I am a academic tutor and have work tutoring students in reading, math and writing for over 8 years. I have worked for both Groves Academy as a...
- I have an 8th grade boy, aged 13, who is a whiz at math. He taught himself to multiply when he was in kindergarten. We live in Rosemount. Maybe this would be a goo...
Math Help
Asked by C.B. from San Francisco
on June 23, 2009
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My daughter just left 1st grade and is moving into 2nd in the fall. She is very behind in math, and I can't seem to figure out a way to make it click for her. Flash ...
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- HI C., My daughter does okay with this but her Teacher has said this is actually difficult for most first graders and they will be doing this work a lot in second gra...
- Songs, chants or rhymes might help her memorize the facts. And math games are always good. Using pictures or real objects to count to reinforce concepts could also he...
- C., check out algebraforkids.com wich has a skip count tape- skip count memorization in the early grades can help alot. In first grade the mind still thinks in c...
My Son and MATH
Asked by K.K. from Des Moines
on February 25, 2007
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I have a 9 year old son that is gifted. He has no trouble learning but has trouble getting his math homework done. He really is just bored with it, but the homework ...
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- Is there a way that math can be made more fun. Maybe get him involved with an activity that involves math. Like carpentry, starting his own kid business, mowing lawn...
- Both of my sons hate math. I find it works better to give my son a quiet place to do his work and then I only check on him once or twice. I do flash card for both of t...
- The sticker chart response was a good one. You can print your own for free at http://www.chartjungle.com . Also, you can buy a neat software game for your computer t...
