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Strategies to Help your Child Succeed in Mathematics

by Louise Maniglia

Solon Middle School

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Vision StatementAll students can be successful in Mathematics.                                          

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Goals and Objectives Make math make sense. Learn with understanding. Solve problems using a variety of

strategies. Explain mathematical thinking

through written and oral communication.

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Math in Today’sClassroom Math is conceptual vs

rote/memorization of facts. Multiple solutions to a problem. Multiple strategies encouraged. Student works collaboratively with

peers and teacher. Students have technology at hand.

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Strategies for Parents Encourage your child’s efforts in completing

homework assignments. Help make sure your child understands the

work that has been done. Ask your child to explain their thinking. Look at your child’s notebook, read some of

the explanations that have been written. If the explanations are not clear, talk with your child about why you think they may need more explanation.

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Resources for Parents Mathematical Handbook “Math on Call”

Amazon or Barnes and Noble http://www.suzannesutton.com/joinus.htmFree Newsletter for parents and teachers on

how to help your child with homework. http://www.mathoncall.org/ For help with

homework, Problem of the Week

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Other Resources http://mathforum.org/dr.math/ http://www.c3.lanl.gov/mega-math/ http://www.aaamath.com/ http://www.funbrain.com http://www.gomath.com/ (Great for

Algebra Students) http://www.exploremath.com/ (Great for

Algebra Students)