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Math Mad Minute
Memorization and Mad Minutes should not take the place of teaching math skills, but I think it's a valid way to increase automaticity. ...
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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...
IOWA Test Results
She was well above average in everything except math computation (she fell .... isn't completely off the mark as far as what they are teaching our kids. ...
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- I'm sure her teacher would be able to clarify things for you and come up with some ideas for helping her do better in math or on the tests in math. Talk to teach for s...
- Hi M., My daughter is in 5th grade and always does well on these tests. This year, she came home one day during the week she took them and told me her classmate was...
- It's great that she did so well on these tests and that you're so concerned with her education. However, please remember that these tests are given in one or two week...
Math Help
I have discovered that with the new way they are teaching math, they don't just sit and memorize addition/subtraction facts like we used to. ...
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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...
Tutor
I have 4 years of teaching experience. Currently, I teach 4th and 5th grade Math . I have taught from 1st grade through 6th grade, all subjects. ...
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- Hi D., I would like to recommend Club Z. They are an in-home tutoring business and you can speak to Trish Delacruz at ###-###-####. She is located at:2113 Westlake...
- Hello. I am a teacher for a charter school in Grand Prairie. I have 4 years of teaching experience. Currently, I teach 4th and 5th grade Math. I have taught from 1...
Kumon, Score, or Sylvan?
They started out just focusing on math and their way of teaching is different from American way. there is a lot or repetiveness and they do worksheets but ...
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- I am a first grade teacher on Maternity Leave. I tutor on the side to make extra money. I live in the Forest Hills/Carrollwood Area. Give me a call if you're inter...
- Hi C., We actually use Huntington Learning Center. IT's expensive, however, it's been wonderful for my 15 yr old son. Our younger son is about to start there as wel...
- I read most of the responses as I had not done my research before I enrolled my kids in Kumon.. my older son was ahead in school and wanted to move further ... my twin...
Switching Letters and Numbers
Dyslexia has other symptoms and he would not be able to read or do math well. ... If there was no problem, then I would adjust my teaching to address his ...
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- I wouldn't think it would be "persistent" as you say at this age, but I am not an expert. One thing that you may want to consider is his vision - not necessarily that...
- It wouldn't hurt to get it evaluated by a professional. Like one of the ladies, I, too, am dyslexic and it does take different forms in different people. The soo...
- I would be concerned if he is still switching letters and numbers. Having him assessed would either get him the help he needs or reassure you that it is developmental...
Child Having Problems with Spelling
I myself spent hours teaching her, as did my mother and father. We tried everything in the book ... Some people can't do math, and some are horrible at PE. ...
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- I am also a single mom, I have had the same problem- spelling is difficult, my son enjoys school and when it comes to test or reading aloud and sounding out words, tha...
- M., This may sound kind of silly but I had the same problem when I was in first grade (i am now 23). But I had such a wonderful teacher. She had me bring my favorite s...
- Hi M., I teach 4th grade, and invented spelling is very normal--even necessary--for 1st graders. Your son probably isn't doing well on spelling tests because he's ...
Multiplication Facts Help for 4Th Grader
This is why most kids that aren't gifted in math have such a hard time understanding math in their classrooms. Classroom teaching often doesn't teach kids ...
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- Try Multiplication Raps. I can't think of the name of the 2 guys that did the series, but they did a bunch of math, language and spelling facts and combined them with...
- Here's a trick that I learned when I was in grade school... way back then... It's only for the "9's" Multiplication Table and up to 10 being the multiplier. Exam...
- As a homeschool mom, I have looked through many different ways to "teach" math to kids. Some kids just get it, others need to "see" it first. The best curriculum or ...
Pros or Cons of Montessori Schools
For instance, if you ever seen an abacus, that is a Montessori tool in teaching counting, math, left to right top to bottom just like reading. ...
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- Below is my response to a similar question in Nov. Email me for any more questions, I'd be happy to help. My son went to a Montessori toddler program. I decided ...
- What does her school say about how she is doing? If she ok then don't hold her back. Let her go on with the 4 year olds. When it comes to kindergarten, t...
- I went to Montessori 30 yrs ago, my oldest son (now in 1st grade) and my youngest son (1st yr preschool) have both attended Montessori school. My oldest son did wo...
Failing Math
Read all 21 responses: "How do you handle what appears to be a bad math teacher ... I know this lady moved schools and is still teaching and I hope that you ...
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- hi MC, i can't give you any advice because i've never been in this situation before. However, if you live in livonia area or the srrounded ones, i could offer my hel...
- Personally, I would recommend a talk with the principal. If this doesn't work, the parent CAN request and IEP. This is an "Individual Education Plan". At this meeti...
- Hello. I have been in a similar situation in regards to not agreeing with what is going on in class, my child not learning the material properly and spoken words of he...
