Every child has to take math classes from kindergarten
through twelfth grade, and possibly even after that in college! If you’ve noticed that your child seems to be
struggling with a subject in math or a certain type of problem, you should
address it as quickly as possible. Each
year of mathematics builds on ideas from the years before, so if your child
does not have strong foundation, he or she will have to play catch-up in each
new grade. Whether it’s doing a few
extra problems or going to some tutoring sessions, there’s a solution to any
math problem that your child could have.
Extra Math Help
Thankfully, it is not that difficult to help your child
perform better in his or her math classes.
Children who struggle in math usually just need more practice with a
certain type of problem, or perhaps a slower, more in-depth explanation of a
concept. If you have the time to help
your child do extra worksheets and challenge problems, or if you feel comfortable
re-teaching mathematical ideas to your child, then that may be all he or she
needs to do better. Sometimes, extra
time with a child’s teacher can be arranged, or in-school peer tutoring, or
some combination of these options.
If you do not feel comfortable with the idea of explaining
math to your child, you could also consider a few private math tutoring sessions to build up any skills that your child may need to do better in his or her math
classes. Working with an expert tutor
will ensure that your child’s needs are adequately assessed, and a tutor can
build an individual study plan for your child that can guide his or her math
progres. This is a great option for busy
parents who don’t have enough time in the day for extra schoolwork, or for
parents who want someone skilled at math to help address their child’s problem
areas.
No matter which kind of math help you decide is right for
your child, it is essential to address difficulties with math promptly. There’s nothing worse than feeling like the
only kid in class who doesn’t understand something! The best action that you can take is to
encourage your child if he or she is struggling with math and to come up with a
plan that will help your child perform to the best of his or her abilities.
Written
by Katharine Rudzitis on behalf of Origins Tutoring. Origins Tutoring is a
holistic tutoring company based in New York City that offers a wide range of academic
services.
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