Math
Homework:
Students typically get a small amount of homework Monday thru Thursday. This work is usually practice, or an extension of the work student completed in class. Student should be able to complete the work independently. However, please feel free to support your child by offering limited help or by checking over their work after it has been completed. These are considered practice opportunities so completing the work is important but the score does not impact your child's overall grade in math class.
Math Instruction:
Children learn math best through engaging activities that encourage them to: explore, discuss, and explain their thinking. An important part of learning math is learning how to reason and make mathematical connections. Through problem solving student learn to use a variety strategies such as finding a pattern, drawing a picture/diagram, or working backwards. Children learn that there is more than one way to solve a problem and occasionally more than one correct answer. Point out, and talk about, examples of math being used in everyday ways is a great ways for parents to promote mathematical thinking.
Tips you can use to help your child at home:
Be positive about math: Let your child know that everyone can learn math. Be positive about your own math abilities. Try to avoid saying "I was never good at math" or "I never liked math". Encourage your child to be persistent if a problem seems difficult.
Make math part of your child’s day: Point out to your child the many ways in which math is used in everyday activities. Include your child in everyday activities that involve math – making purchases, measuring ingredients, counting out plates and utensils for dinner. Play games and do puzzles with your child that involve math.
Encourage your child to give explanations: When your child is trying to solve a problem, ask what he or she is thinking. If your child seems puzzled, ask him or her to tell you what doesn't make sense. Have your child show how he or she reached a conclusion by drawing pictures, moving objects as well as by using words.
Resources:
Students typically get a small amount of homework Monday thru Thursday. This work is usually practice, or an extension of the work student completed in class. Student should be able to complete the work independently. However, please feel free to support your child by offering limited help or by checking over their work after it has been completed. These are considered practice opportunities so completing the work is important but the score does not impact your child's overall grade in math class.
Math Instruction:
Children learn math best through engaging activities that encourage them to: explore, discuss, and explain their thinking. An important part of learning math is learning how to reason and make mathematical connections. Through problem solving student learn to use a variety strategies such as finding a pattern, drawing a picture/diagram, or working backwards. Children learn that there is more than one way to solve a problem and occasionally more than one correct answer. Point out, and talk about, examples of math being used in everyday ways is a great ways for parents to promote mathematical thinking.
Tips you can use to help your child at home:
Be positive about math: Let your child know that everyone can learn math. Be positive about your own math abilities. Try to avoid saying "I was never good at math" or "I never liked math". Encourage your child to be persistent if a problem seems difficult.
Make math part of your child’s day: Point out to your child the many ways in which math is used in everyday activities. Include your child in everyday activities that involve math – making purchases, measuring ingredients, counting out plates and utensils for dinner. Play games and do puzzles with your child that involve math.
Encourage your child to give explanations: When your child is trying to solve a problem, ask what he or she is thinking. If your child seems puzzled, ask him or her to tell you what doesn't make sense. Have your child show how he or she reached a conclusion by drawing pictures, moving objects as well as by using words.
Resources: