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Would You Pay Your Kids for Good Grades?
Asked by S.G. from Norfolk
on September 7, 2012
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I don't think I would ( and my oldest doesn't get letter grades yet) but I think this was "done" quite a bit when my husband and I were growing up. $10 for an "A" on ...
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- I don't think it's necessary. Doing well in school should be its own reward. That being said, I don't think it's harmful to offer a little bribe, if it might hel...
- No money for grades at our house. For good grades and good behavior, I never tell him 'No' at the book store. Come to think of it, paying him for grades might be a w...
- Totally agree with Jo!! I only had perfect scores, when I was given money. (And when I...um...fabricated the perfect scores.) Sure, I was smart enough to breeze throug...
13 Year Old Daughter Doesn't Get Math...need HELP
Asked by C.E. from Dallas
on September 29, 2009
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My daughter has always struggled w/Math. She does very well on the math Taks but daily school work never gets an A. She needs someone to sit w/her and acutall go over...
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- I had the same problem growing up. They said that the left side of my brain worked better than the right. That was why I could draw for hours, but not get a simple mat...
- Try calling the district offices. Before I had a child, I was a teacher, and I know that the district where I worked kept a list of teachers who were interested in tut...
- Definitely get a math tutor. I hated math when I was about the same age. I would get in fights with my father all the time because I would get so frustrated. A tutor i...
Seeking Inexpensive Math Tutor for Middle School Girls
Asked by L.R. from Austin
on September 20, 2008
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I am searching for an inexpensive math tutor for two middle schools girls, 7th and 8th grades. They are weak in many areas and have failed their past TAKS grade level ...
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- My friend, Tanya Vasula, own Scholastic Advantage tutoring. Call ###-###-#### for rates. She is awesome and the tutors she has are all really good. They are located in...
- If you are still looking for someone, I know an excellent young college student who charges me $15 an hour. He has been doing algebra tutoring for my son. Let me kno...
- I am in Northwest Austin and a certified teacher as well as a certified school counselor. I will gladly help you out, but since I am a mom to 3 little boys, I would n...
Math and Sciece TAKS test-MISD
Asked by L.C. from Dallas
on January 6, 2011
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Hi Moms. I saw this question asked in 2009 but want to ask again since the posting was older. My daughter is a junior in the Mansfield ISD and I am VERY concerned ab...
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- Talk to your Counseling office. At the jr. level, they usually run tutoring sessions all spring for free at the schools if she statistically fits in a "risk" to pass. ...
- If your daughter is an A/B student then she will do just fine. I CAN'T STAND the TAKS test and am glad it is going away. The teachers don't like it either but are fo...
- I cannot stand the TAKS tests! I watched my little sister in law(form grade school all the way through high school) stress over these test- and she is a great student...
Timed Math Tests in First Grade
Asked by L.E. from Pittsburgh
on September 18, 2011
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Just curious how common it is for first graders to have timed math tests. My son will very shortly be asked to verbally answer 45 addition questions in one minute. I'm...
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- My kids started their school days in a small private school. Yes...there were timed tests in 1st grade. I personally think they helped my kids to become the advanced...
- This is a new thing schools are doing to follow the no child left behind. They need to know certain ones by sight. its annoying for the child who stinks at taking test...
- I was in first grade in 1981, we had timed Math tests. They are an excellent way to flex the brain; you know warm it up. I have been teaching for 14 yrs. Though I do n...
Spring Mom Looking for a High School Tutor for Math
Asked by S.S. from Houston
on February 26, 2008
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I am a mother who's concerned for my children. I have an 8th grader and a 5th grader that struggles in Math. We need help! Do you have any High Schoolers that's not to...
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- Well not sure about any High School tutors that are enexpensive but Sylvan works!! I know it's major expensive but I take my 2nd grader there and it has helped him tr...
- I have a 20 year old son that was really good at math. He would be interested. He's looking for temporary jobs at this time because he is trying out for the Shell Ho...
- Dear Sandra, Have you heard of the program "No Child Left Behind". It is a program through the school. All schools have to offer tutors, special classes, ect.. Please...
How to Help My 8 Year Old with Math
Asked by V.B. from Los Angeles
on January 7, 2010
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My daughter has never been really truly interested in school. She can read but she doesn't like to. She gets easily distracted and NEVER finishes anything on time. Hom...
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- homework lasting a 1/2 hr is a crock. We are told the same thing... the teacher needs to have an idea...does she get a snack before home work? or some down time 1...
- My son did not have any interest in the mutliplication table either. Neither did I when I was his age, I still have problems reciting them today (lol) Lakeshore had th...
- Have you looked into a tutor for her? Is there anything wrong with her? Emotionally, eyes, allergies, problems at school, dislikes teacher, lack of sleep, dyslexia, ...
Attn: All [Computer-Savy] Math Teachers
Asked by C.T. from New York
on October 30, 2011
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My Mom is getting a new lap-top. She is a school math teacher and she keeps talking to my Dad about using her laptop to "draw graphs". Is this a computer program that...
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- Well...you can use data already entered in Excel & use graph wizard to do various options of charts/graphs for the selected data...do you think that's what she means? ...
- I could help some more if I knew what level she was teaching, but for lower level stuff, there are some good programs out there that are test/worksheet generators that...
- Look at Visio. I have been using it for years. Do not need anything special just your computer and mouse.
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........
Mom Seeking a Math Tutor for a 14 Year Old
Asked by A.P. from Dallas
on May 23, 2008
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My 14 year old can not pass the Math Taks Test, she has been held back in the 5th grade. I'm looking for someone to help tutor her and make her ready for the 8th grade...
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- A. P I tutor and I am a retired teacher and could discuss her with you. I have 32 years teaching experience in 5th & 6th grade and I have a Master's Degree. Let me ...
- Try the high shcool- they may have a lsit of kids that can help- maybe she will realate to them better than an adult- I have a 13 yr old and 17 yr old math wiz- He can...
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