Homeschooling Parents

[nahkoe]

Originally Posted by cneasttx

Rico, she may be one of the probably thousands of kids that can't learn math the conventional way. So maybe games and internet/computer is the way for you to go for her.

Yep, I'm curious is she has to touch/feel/see things to learn them? Rico, is she extremely tactile/visual in her learning style? If so I have a lot of ideas (I am, I struggled through math my entire life, gave up and dropped out of highschool over it, finally went back to college and struggled through my first semester of pre-credit math and FINALLY GOT IT...now I tutor and am, as you recall from another thread, considering teaching it. )

[James Griffin]

Originally Posted by Rico

Gang, I have a problem I am hoping you homeschooling parents can help me with. My middle daughter is having some serious issues with math. Basically, she is flunking math in a big way. I've thought about pulling her out of school to homeschool her, but that isn't feasible for us, either financially or timewise. However, I thought I could take advantage of the summer break and give her some additional instruction here at home. What do y'all suggest? Math has been an issue for her since day one. Do I go back to the beginning, and get 1st grade materials and work up from there? She is going to the 4th grade next school year. Also, what math program would be a good one to work at home like this? Thanks.

http://school.discoveryeducation.com...uide/math.html

Lists numerous online resources

[Rico]

Just to give y'all some background information on my daughter: She is my artistic child. This girl can draw pictures of princesses and dragons, and horses like nobody's business. I know she's very smart and talented that way. But, she has never been very good at dealing with the structured environment at school. To her, school is a social event, not a learning event. I've tried telling her teachers that they need to find other ways of teaching her than the standard methods they use, but nothing has really worked well. What I'd really like to do is find some sort of assessment she could take that would tell me what kind of learner she is, and then find a program geared for her style of learning.

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by Rico

Just to give y'all some background information on my daughter: She is my artistic child. This girl can draw pictures of princesses and dragons, and horses like nobody's business. I know she's very smart and talented that way. But, she has never been very good at dealing with the structured environment at school. To her, school is a social event, not a learning event. I've tried telling her teachers that they need to find other ways of teaching her than the standard methods they use, but nothing has really worked well. What I'd really like to do is find some sort of assessment she could take that would tell me what kind of learner she is, and then find a program geared for her style of learning.

Around here there is a place called Sylvan Learning Center, specifically for children that may just need tutoring in one or more subjects. It does not take the place of their regular school. But I think your last suggestion is a good one.

[Rico]

Originally Posted by cneasttx

Around here there is a place called Sylvan Learning Center, specifically for children that may just need tutoring in one or more subjects. It does not take the place of their regular school. But I think your last suggestion is a good one.

I've heard of Sylvan before, but I don't know much about them. I can just about bet that doing something like that is out of our price range, though. It would be nice if I could afford a tutor to come in here and teach her. One more reason to hit the lottery!!!

[Rico]

Thanks for all the suggestions, gang. And thank you to those who have pm me with your ideas and tips. It looks like I am going to have to devote some time to researching all these alternatives.

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by Rico

I've heard of Sylvan before, but I don't know much about them. I can just about bet that doing something like that is out of our price range, though. It would be nice if I could afford a tutor to come in here and teach her. One more reason to hit the lottery!!!

My daughter in law goes to garage sales, the Goodwill, and other places that have very inexpensive books on a lot of subjects. She even found one a few years ago that a teacher had all kinds of materials for just the grade she was looking for. Will be praying for y'all to find help in your price range. And you're at least trying to find a way to help your child instead of just leaving it up to the public schools.

[Rico]

Originally Posted by cneasttx

My daughter in law goes to garage sales, the Goodwill, and other places that have very inexpensive books on a lot of subjects. She even found one a few years ago that a teacher had all kinds of materials for just the grade she was looking for. Will be praying for y'all to find help in your price range. And you're at least trying to find a way to help your child instead of just leaving it up to the public schools.

I just know that my daughter is different, and I'd hate to see her get held back. This issue with her and math has been building the last couple of school years, and I feel like it's time for us to step in and try something different. She's destined to do something artistic with her life, but I know she has to get through these schooling years first. I don't expect for any of my children to perform at any level other than what they are capable of, but I know she's smart enough to learn this math.

[Tina]

Does the school your daughter attends have what they call peer tutors? Some of the local schools here have them, and they have an older child from a higher grade who has mastered the concepts to work one on one with a younger child that needs a little extra help. I've heard good things about the program. It's really a good thing for parents who want their children to have extra help, but can't afford to pay for a tutor to come in and help. If my son were still in public school, I would definitely sign him up for a peer tutor.

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by Rico

Just to give y'all some background information on my daughter: She is my artistic child. This girl can draw pictures of princesses and dragons, and horses like nobody's business. I know she's very smart and talented that way. But, she has never been very good at dealing with the structured environment at school. To her, school is a social event, not a learning event. I've tried telling her teachers that they need to find other ways of teaching her than the standard methods they use, but nothing has really worked well. What I'd really like to do is find some sort of assessment she could take that would tell me what kind of learner she is, and then find a program geared for her style of learning.

Okay I understand, I think some studies have shown that people's brains are wired different. They are not stupid or unlearnable. My strong suit was languages, not math.