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Mathematics is more important in today’s world than at any time in history. In a computer age, the same skills that allow you to be a success in the math classroom, allow you to be successful with computers and related technologies. Math and technology skills are finding their way into everything from engineering to business and the medical field. It’s not a surprise that both university admission boards and employers continue to put a premium on finding candidates with these skills.
So what’s a parent to do when their child struggles in math? First, resist the temptation to place blame. Unless you have a real reason to believe your child is neglecting their studies or to believe that the teacher has created a hostile learning environment, it won’t be helpful to go on the attack. You’ll just alienate your child or their teacher or both. Instead, take stock of what resources are available to address the problem.
Start by checking in with the teacher to see if they can shed any light on what kinds of problems your child is experiencing. They could suggestions on how your child can study better or alert you to some problems your child is having with their in-class routine that you are not even aware of. Ask the teacher if the school offers a peer tutoring program or a before or after school study program. Sometimes, local colleges and universities have programs where math education students tutor K-12 students at no charge.
If you decide your child could benefit from another level of support, there are a variety of paid tutoring options available. Most urban areas will have a variety of professional freelance tutors. If you prefer a “brand name,” Kaplan, Sylvan, and Kumon all offer math tutoring and are in most mid-sized and larger cities. These options can be expensive, however. Online tutoring is another great option if you are looking for intensive tutoring while trying to keep costs to a minimum. Many times, you can buy a month of tutoring online for the same cost as an hour of individual tutoring.
Whatever option you choose, the most important factor is usually time. Virtually all kids are capable of learning mathematics, and learning it at a high level. The more time your child spends working with their tutor on math, the more you will see the improvement. Keep your expectations realistic. It takes an investment of time for a tutoring program to be effective. You can’t expect a “C” to become an “A” in a matter of days. Give your son or daughter at least 2 or 3 tests or quizzes to see results. You should start to see results in a few weeks. If you don’t, you may need to reevaluate with the tutor to see if a different approach can be tried or if you need to try something different altogether.
To sum up, if things get difficult for your child in math, don’t give up. There are plenty of tutoring options available to help improve that grade. Talk to their teacher, seek out help, and above all, stay positive. You and your son or daughter will be rewarded not only with a better mathematics grade but with the opportunities for a brighter future that accompanies those grades.
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