Math
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Math and an ADHD Child (Boy)
Asked by M.F. from Dallas
on January 31, 2008
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Hey to all of you out there. My son is ADHD and has been on medication for the last few years and he is now in first grade. The math that they are doing is really ha...
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- I have a 7 yr old son in 1st grade also. I find the way to make math more understanding and fun at the same time is to basically work with him at home. use simple i...
- I use to teach math to middle schoolers for 8 years and have done private tutoring on and off. AND, I am ADHD! So, I know where the kids are coming from. You or a t...
- Suggestion: The Better Brain in Allen helps children, adolescents & adults with Neurofeedback training which helps rewire the brain without medications. You might want...
2Nd Grader Struggling with Math
Asked by B.C. from New York
on October 9, 2012
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I tutor students in math, but it has always been high school students until this year when a mom I know asked me to help her second grade daughter. The school has not ...
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- Play pretend grocery store and take turns being the clerk, who has to add up the groceries since the cash register broke. Why take turns? You set an example for her an...
- Our school has a membership on the IXL website - they have a ton of math games. Once a week or so, the kids are assigned IXL for their math homework. My girls always t...
- Just try telling her "Lets start fresh. In the past, you didn't get along with math. But this is now, the present. I am here to help you have fun with it and get along...
Tutor in Math for My 9Th Graded
Asked by R.S. from San Francisco
on February 7, 2009
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I am a single mom who ia full time student. Money is tight so I cannot afford to take my daughter to Sylvin ot places similar to it. I am looking for someone who woul...
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- Talk to her math teacher (or another one at the school, like the dept. head) about it. Maybe they can do some time after school one day a week to help her clarify conc...
- I'm not sure where you live but... there is a woman who runs a tutoring business out of her house in Danville. She, as well as her staff, is great. Her website is li...
- where do you live? I might be able to help, depending on what level she is at and where you are willing to go. I am a mom of three little ones and they nap during t...
Middle School Math- What Level
Asked by E.K. from Boston
on September 29, 2010
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My sons middle school breaks the 7th grade kids in two groups for math. 3/5 of the classes are concidered accelerated. 2/5 are a "slower" pace. My son was placed ...
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- E., Based on your description, it sounds like you have two options. You have named some pros and cons, but I think the most important thing is your child's comprehens...
- Maybe look into a tutor that can teach him the work a week ahead so he is prepared when the teach goes over it and he wont get lost b/c of the speed. I would try to k...
- My dad is a math professor at a local university and the one thing that upsets him the most is having students who clearly do not have a clear understanding of basic ...
Tutoring in Math and Science
Asked by T.G. from Dallas
on April 8, 2008
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I have a ten year old and an 11 year old. I need a person/place that has a true love for math and science. Looking into a summer camp or tutoring for my children.
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- Hi T., I teach 7th grade Math and Pre-Algebra, and do a lot of after-school tutoring and summer tutoring. I would love to meet you and your children if you are intere...
- YOu may want to check the UTA summer camp information at 1-800-979-9151. Also most school districts have a private tutor list, if you are AISD, call the district coun...
- Have you seen the Museum of Science and history is going to be doing their summer programs? You could also look into TCC they have had a summer college programs that ...
Finding a Math Tutor
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on February 22, 2010
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I am needing to find a math and science tutor for my 9 year old. I'm open to all options, and I'm looking at Kumon and Sylvan. What are the costs associated? Success s...
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- I am a tutor and also have ran a company similar to Sylvan. I would ask your local school for a referral to a tutor they are fimilar with. That person will be able t...
- I checked out both of those centers but preferred Oxford Learning. If your are near Keller, Ft Worth, Watauga area. They are located off Beach just 2 min south of Nort...
- Try asking some of his teachers. I had placed my son (9yrs old at the time) at Sylvan. I am not happy with the results! I got a loan for $6000.00 to have him there dur...
Math Question (For My Daughter)
Asked by J.P. from Sharon
on March 31, 2012
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My daughter is in third grade this year. Math is her "weaker" subject. I am wondering if any of you moms can recommend any web site, workbooks, etc... for use over the...
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- I agree with the other people who recommend khan academy. It makes learning fun and was made to be similar to a video game.
- We do a program called "Kumon", it's a program that uses repetition and it keeps kids at or above grade level using international standards, which are higher than amer...
- Make flashcards and quiz her on a few every day. Is she doing multiplication yet? If not then her addition facts and subtraction facts. I used the Summer Workbo...
Math Tutor for Third Grader
Asked by M.E. from San Francisco
on March 29, 2011
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My daughter is behind in math and since we may be changing schools we want to help her get up to speed. She's a little resistant to studying with me and I'm thinking ...
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- Let me tell you EXACTLY what you need. We just discovered this ourselves and we've been a member on this site for almost 2 years. Go to cosmeo.com and sign up. It's...
- Yes, good idea. Especially before 4th grade. Because, in 4th grade, the school work takes a jump up in complexity and in expectations. In all subjects. I have a Ma...
- Talk to your child's teacher about finding a certified teacher to tutor her. It will be much cheaper and just as beneficial as sending her to a tutoring center (which...
Websites to Help with Math
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on March 8, 2012
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Are there any web sites out there that will help my Six year old with learning math?? I mean for like practice outside of school??
I guess I would also like one fo...
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- Khan Academy, but I think it is for older students. Try ixl. Here is the homepage: http://www.ixl.com/promo?partner=google&phrase=Search%20-%20math%20practice&gcl...
- http://www.raz-kids.com for reading
- THIS is an awesome website AND it is free, and even Bill Gates is a fan of this site. Developed by a Harvard guy who did it to help his niece. It is so successful, th...
Math Question-help
Asked by K.D. from Milwaukee
on May 7, 2013
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Suppose you bought 4 software items for $77. The strategy game cost 3/4 the price of the science title. The math title cost 4/3 the price of the action game. The actio...
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- Action = $15 Strategy = 3/4 Science Math = 1+1/3 Action. Science = x So math =$15+ $5 = $20 So... 20+(3/4 x X) = 77 Solve for X...let's see You want to isol...
- And then there is real life . . . A Honda gets 38 mpg. $25,000 A Chevy gets 40 mpg $10,000 A Hundai gets 43 mpg $11,000 A Prius gets 55 mpg. $30,000 Gas...
- OMG! Stop before my head explodes!!! I'm having flashbacks to algebra classes that I never did well in! I will never be able to help my kids with math homework! And...
