Have you ever tried to understand sign language? Or have a conversation with someone who speaks a different language? This can be frustrating because you cannot understand everything they’re saying! You might understand bits and pieces, but the conversation as a whole doesn’t always make sense.
This is exactly how some kids feel in math class if they are missing key math skills.
Why do some kids struggle with math?
In the school system teachers teach all students in the same way, at the same rate. They are expected to cover a certain amount of material each semester, so there’s not a lot of extra time to slow down if students are struggling. And if your child is one that hasn’t gotten a chance to master a skill (for whatever reason) before the teacher moves on, they can begin falling behind.
Children who also struggle with math may have a learning disorder such as ADHD, dyslexia or visual processing difficulties. These children have to work much harder than their peers to stay on the same academic path. Fortunately, many school systems have teachers with experience in teaching children with disabilities who can help, but an individual tutor can also help a child with disabilities learn easier, making school less stressful.
Mathnasium tutors can help.
So, what happens when a child falls behind? Well, the truth is, is that the class keeps on moving. And what happens next? Here come multiplication facts, percentages, fractions, decimals, exponents, rations, algebra, geometry, equations and more.
This is when struggling students experience feeling overwhelmed or embarrassed. They begin losing confidence in math and feeling like “they just aren’t good at math,” when in reality, they are just a couple steps behind and can quickly catch up!
This is where we come in. Our specially trained math tutors can quickly identify the skills your child is struggling with, and then use the most effective ways to explain these math concepts so your child understands them.
Mathnasium at Friendswood offers:
First steps first
If you think Mathnasium could be a good fit for your child/student, then sign up today for a free skills assessment today!
This written and oral assessment can help us determine your child’s needs and getting a deeper understanding of what they know and how they think.
Take the assessment this month to get ready to tackle math tutoring sessions this semester! Time slots are filling up. Call us today if you need more information, or an additional time to come in for the assessment.
(832) 569-5073
