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[email protected]Parents are evaluating progress reports, and we have received quite of few inquiries into our programs recently. Intervening early is very important since math is a cumulative subject. Below are six signs that suggest a child is struggling with math.
1. Math grades lagging, but student has good grades in other subjects.
2. Low self-esteem about math, with child making comments like: “I’m no good at math.”
3. Missing key milestones. Addition/subtraction should be mastered by end of 2nd or 3rd grade, multiplication and division by the end of 3rd—4th grade, fluency with fractions at the end of 5th—6th grade.
4. Physical signs like counting on fingers suggest poor retention of number facts.
5. Comments from the child’s teacher about “not working up to his or her full potential.”
6. Child seems “bored” with math.
If a child shows any these signs, there are several things parents can do. Seeking help from the student’s teacher is an obvious first choice. Offering to help the child more closely with homework is another. And, of course, enrolling in an after-school math program like Mathnasium is another option that brings professional help to the situation.
An assessment can be a good starting point to see if a child is struggling with important concepts. Please give us a call if we can be of any help!
