Hello Parents and Teachers,

We know that all parents want their children to do well in math class. Teachers do, too!

Parents want to help their children as much as possible. Sometimes, they feel baffled by the way their children are being taught things that they consider to be ‘simple’ topics.

What could be simpler than counting? Right? Well . . .

From a child’s point of view counting is complex. They have to memorize a sequence of ~ to them ~ abstract, random sounds. Then apply those sounds one at a time to all kinds of different objects.

Here is a list of posts to help parents understand mathematical concepts from a child’s point of view:

Parents, let me know what you want to know about helping your child learn math.

Teachers, let me know what you wish parents of your math students understood.

 

 

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