My 7 year-old seems to be having some problems with math, it was not a strong subject for me either as a child, and as I progressed through school it became more difficult, and I HATED it more...I do not want the same thing to happen to her. I am very concerned because right now it is simple addition and subtraction....she refuses to do anything with a "number line", and still has several incorrect answers on her class, and homework. Most of the time, if she attempts the question a second time she answers correctly, sometimes I have to "help" her to get the correct answer, and I do not want to do her work for her...any suggestions will be appreciated.
2006-10-08 13:47:13 · 4 answers · asked by JenniT 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
use candi or fruit or barbirs n junk like dat
2006-10-08 14:04:54 · answer #1 · answered by BlueFire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe find someone who can come to the house a few nigths a week for some homework help? Sometimes its better for another person to help out rather than a parent. Its less of a battle and the child is more willing to work for the other non-related person. Use flash cards for addition and subtraction problems as long as they are simple. There are also some great computer programs out there. Like NUmbers Undercover which is fun for the kids and they can do it independently! Ask your childs teacher for some suggestions as well. She may even be willing to stay after a few days to give extra help! Good luck!!
2006-10-08 21:07:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the above answer of having someone else coming over to help. Especially someone older, but still slightly the same age. Kids really look up to someone older than them but still close in age. Also, stores like Wal*Mart sell all kinds of practice books for all grade levels that make anything fun for kids. I recommend those.
2006-10-08 21:18:46 · answer #3 · answered by Mish B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's just adding and subtracting, try getting some beans to use to set up the *problem*. some kids need a visual example to understand math. do alot of practicing with her so she can build her confidence. I've found that fear of failure and lack of confidence are far more detrimental to math learning than a person's ability.
2006-10-08 20:58:56 · answer #4 · answered by Gabrielle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋