what do 3rd & 7th graders to in math?

Question

I have agreed to tutor two children in math - they'll be in 3rd & 7th grade, and have been in alternative schooling for 3 years and are far behind. What topics do kids that age do now in math? When do they do multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, pre-algebra, etc. Any input will be much appreciated. I have experience teaching math but have no idea what each grade does, and want to help these kids as much as possible.

Answer 1

Your 3rd grader will be doing multiplication.
The 7th grader will be doing simple word problems, to include using fractions.

Answer 2

Hi Judy, Why are they far behind? Are you inferring that the 3yrs of alternative schooling wasn't positive for them? -- I'm not home schooled or alternatively schooled etc. Pure public school teacher kid.-- and mostly self educated based on circumstance. If you've already diagnosed the kids abilitys why try to match based on school systems? -- wouldn't this be the best oportunity to allow the individual to excel with the pure 1on 1 that you're "hired" to do? A teachers biggest regret is the inablility to cover all topics and not be able to provide the full dedication to each of their pupils. --you seem to have that abilitywith them. Teach them well...let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they posses inside. :) Teach them all that you can, take them further than a bland curriculumn based on mandated test scores per school for fed funding. -- take them further...teach them math they can use and will remember you by in the years to come. Ciao for now. Good luck. -

Answer 3

Mam,

First off, those who can, DO
those who can't TEACH!

You should not be tutoring children if you do not know what levels to tutor on. Maybe you should give them a real life story on how drugs are bad mmmkay???



I'm sorry if you feel that my answer is offensive, no offense but your a ******* moron.....


BTW... last time I checked they're learning how to roll blunts in 7th grade.....

Answer 4

you add numbers