Do you do a lot to help your child succeed, but feel helpless when it comes to math? You worry, knowing that failing math will affect their future. There is a high correlation between math achievement and lifetime earnings.
What can you do if your child is failing math?
Students struggle with math for many reasons. Confidence, problems focusing, learning disabilities, poor study skills, and discipline all play a role in your child’s success in math class. After you have identified the problem, make a plan to help your child succeed. Your plan should include these steps.
Communicate with the Teacher
Schedule a conversation with your child’s math teacher for insight about why your child is struggling. Talk about what interventions your child gets in school and how you can support them at home. A Parent’s Guide to Math Interventions Check in frequently with the teacher to make sure your child is improving. Remember to be patient and encouraging. Changing habits and improving skills and attitudes takes time. Use Guideposts of Success in Math to Get the Best Results from Tutoring
Schedule Time for Studying and Homework
Set aside a specific time each night for math homework and studying. This time should be free of distractions, including cell phones. Make sure they take the time to check their answers. They should review their notes even if no homework is due to help them remember information and deepen their understanding of concepts. You can find more helpful study habits here. https://www.educationcorner.com/habits-of-successful-students.html
Set Specific Goals and Expectations
Have an honest, non-confrontational conversation with your child. Offer support and avoid blaming or chastising. Explain that success in math class is important to you because it will improve their future.
Help your child set goals for improving in math, like studying for one hour each day. Starting with small goals will build to bigger milestones and result in better grades. If your child seems unmotivated to improve in math, they probably feel insecure about their ability to learn.
If motivation is a concern in all aspects of their life, consult with the school counselor for suggestions. Sometimes, success in math leads success in other areas of life too.
Reward hard work!
Consider Tutoring and Targeted Instruction
Children struggling to understand math probably have a math gap. Some students are years behind grade level and feel as if they are drowning in math class. That feeling is incredibly stressful. Focused instruction at Mathnasium of Cottage Grove will help your child reach grade level and dramatically improve confidence and motivation. Our assessments will find concepts and skills that your child is struggling with and design a targeted learning plan to help your child succeed.
High School is a Critical Time
High school work is more challenging, and many students feel the pressure of college and adult life looming over them. The stress sometimes causes their grades to drop and they lose confidence. The earlier you get help for your child the better. If your child is already in high school, get help for them immediately. The Real Cost of Remedial College Math. Summer is the perfect time to try Mathnasium because kids have time to gain skills and confidence before the new school year.
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