Seeking supplemental math instruction isn’t only reserved for middle and high school students. It benefits elementary school students as well. It’s never too early to spark an interest in math that your child can carry throughout their academic career. Ensuring that your elementary student has a solid foundation of their core math subjects will pay big dividends in the future when they are able to breeze through middle and high school math because of the early investment. Below we have listed why seeking supplemental math help is necessary for your elementary school student.
The instructors can create a distraction-free environment for your child to learn. In a classroom setting, other students or elements may make it difficult for your child to focus. With your child’s supplemental math instructor, there will be no distractions (no phones or other electronics) to compete with your child’s attention. Your instructor will create a personalized environment that is the most comfortable for your child.
Seeking supplemental math support in elementary school allows for early intervention if your child is experiencing any math difficulties. As your child is still in the developmental stages, time is on their side and early action will be greatly beneficial. Elementary school provides the foundation that your child will build upon, so it’s important they have a strong math foundation to prevent large learning gaps as they move to higher grades and more complex material. You may not have as much time as you would like to sit with your child to make sure they aren’t falling behind. A math learning center will be able to take the time to assess your child’s math skills and provide a plan to help you help stay on track.
Supplemental math help does not mean your child’s instructor will hold their hand and coddle them. Your student will still be challenged and be required to think critically as they move through the sessions. As your child is challenged and then able to successfully overcome the challenge, their confidence in their problem-solving abilities will grow. Your child will also begin to model the good problem-solving habits displayed by the instructor, reinforcing their skills.
Your student may have difficulty expressing why they are struggling in math. They may simply feel overwhelmed with the subject matter and be unable to pinpoint the exact topic or concept they are not understanding. A supplemental math instructor will be able to work with your child to help them isolate their misunderstandings and determine the material they know and where the learning breakdown occurred. Once the learning issues are identified, it will be much easier to help your child come up with a strategy to get them back on course.
Supplemental math instruction will provide your child with an active learning environment, as it involves more than just testing their memorization or listening to a lecture. Supplemental instruction provides a hands-on experience that your child may not always receive in the classroom. Your child will be able to communicate with the instructor and talk through their thought processes, gaining confidence in their critical thinking skills. Gaining this confidence early on will serve them well as they progress to more complex subjects.
Supplemental math help gives your child one-on-one attention. They won’t have to compete with other students in the classroom or have to learn only the way the majority learns. The instructor will take the time to learn about your child, their likes and dislikes, their strengths and areas that need improvement. The instructor will then work to incorporate your child’s likes and interests into the sessions to help them relate to the subject and stay motivated and engaged.
The benefits of supplemental math help are not just for students having difficulty in math classes. It’s also for students who are doing fine. Seeking supplemental math instruction not only improves grades, but it can also help improve a child’s outlook regarding school overall. It can reenergize a child who has become bored with school and help them to feel challenged, in addition to helping turn a struggling student into a confident student.
Our qualified instructors are ready to help you and your child begin your math success journey. Reach out to us for a consultation by phone or email. We offer in-person and online training, having recently introduced our Mathnasium@Home program to assist you and your child with the transition to 100% virtual learning. We look forward to working with you and your child and forging a path to math success!
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