Homeschooling Parents

[Rico]

Originally Posted by 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.

They don't offer that around here. However, my oldest daughter could help her, and I am sure she'd be willing to give it a shot. I will talk to her about it.

[nahkoe]

Originally Posted by Rico

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.

Ok, this was me. lol She's probably a visual learner. Telling her probably doesn't actually accomplish much, and that's probably how the school approaches it. "Here, you do this and this and this happens". That doesn't mean a thing to me. I have to see it, and if I can find a way to touch it I'm even better off.

The base 10 blocks would be fantastic for her.

And dominos.

Here's a link to a puzzle game that is fun. http://wellgames.com/free_online/patchworkz/ I'm not familiar with this site, but the only other one where I know it is I am familiar with and wouldn't suggest at all (addictinggames.com) This one doesn't seem to have anything offensive on this page at least.

http://www.princetonol.com/groups/ia...ci.htm#Bridges

This is the sort of approach I'm going to guess will work well for her. You need to make math make sense. I discovered I was hung up in a perpetual cycle, I couldn't get to the advanced math because I couldn't figure out why the basic concepts mattered, and without them I couldn't actually understand the more advanced stuff. I actually did some backwards learning that finally got me understand what was going on (I needed to understand trig functions for an engineering course, before ever seeing them in math..I had to learn from WHY we need them instead of how the math book presented it..once I realized that, I applied that concept to the math I was struggling with and all of a sudden everything clicked).

Hands on is probably going to be good for her. Quilting, baking, base 10 blocks, tanagrams, etc.

http://www.mathartfun.com/shopsite_s...tml/index.html

[jaxfam6]

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.

For math we found Abeka to be what worked well for our boys

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Tina

I will say this one is great! You recommended it to me when I was having trouble getting Michael interested in doing his math. He HATES math.... but he LOVES playing math games. It's a start.... and this book has been great! Thanks again for recommending it.

You are welcome, Tina. My sister "Tina" is also using this for her kids. LOL!

Another younger sister is using Peggy's other books and really likes them. Her daughter isn't doing well with textbooks right now. I told her to forgo the textbooks. It isn't going to help her if she isn't interested.

That is the beauty of homeschooling. Each child is different and they need special attention.

Rico,
Find out what concept/concepts she is weak in and go from there. You can't help her if you don't know. I am not for on-line Math. I think it needs to be something she can see and touch.

Basically you will mainly need posterboard, markers and a few inexpensive items for the Peggy Kaye games. If your daughter is an artist she will love getting the Board games ready for you to participate in with her and you will enjoy the games. I know I did. Mainly I didn't have to think during that time. Algebra is another story - DVD!

I prayed when I got frustrated during our homeschooling years and the Lord would always show me exactly what I needed to do. So much so that one day I was washing dishes and the Lord spoke to me and told me that my daughter was cheating on her Math. lol

I approached her and her eyes got real big! She was getting the Teacher's Manuel when I would run to the Post Office in the mornings.

It was a valuable lesson as to how much the Lord loved her that He would stop her from injuring herself further.

Anyway, we didn't use a textbook until 6th grade and moved smoothly into the Saxon series. Love Saxon. They are now on DVD for a classroom presentation.

Homeschooling just keeps getting better!!!

Disclaimer: Homeschooling is not for every family. It must be a unanimous 100% across the board agreement between both parents and the children. The parents can't be the only ones wanting it. It does not help the child if the child is unhappy.

[Rico]

Originally Posted by MrsMcD

Rico,

When my son struggles with math, I look online for instructions on how to work out the problems and I get work sheets. It really helps me to be able to explain it to him. One site that I really like is www.aaamath.com.

Ok. I checked this one out and I kinda like it. Can you give me some more information on it?

[James Griffin]

Originally Posted by James Griffin

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

Lists numerous online resources

Bump for Rico

This link has several resources, it was suggested during the Alternate Certification programs for teachers.

aaamath.com is the first one listed. :-)

[LadyChocolate]

hey Rico, my brother! How are ya? I just logged in for the first time in a while and please forgive me if I am repeating what anyone else has suggested.. Anyway, here goes... i would start with a diagnostic test to see where she is. It will tell you exactly where you would need to pick up with her schooling. Alpha Omega Math is pretty good. We use Horizon's but AOP is good also. And it might not be overwhelming for her. But for sure, get a diagnostic test for her. Have a jolly day my brother!

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by LadyChocolate

hey Rico, my brother! How are ya? I just logged in for the first time in a while and please forgive me if I am repeating what anyone else has suggested.. Anyway, here goes... i would start with a diagnostic test to see where she is. It will tell you exactly where you would need to pick up with her schooling. Alpha Omega Math is pretty good. We use Horizon's but AOP is good also. And it might not be overwhelming for her. But for sure, get a diagnostic test for her. Have a jolly day my brother!

About time you got here missy. Whatcha been up to? Been missing seeing your pretty face here.

[LadyChocolate]

Originally Posted by cneasttx

About time you got here missy. Whatcha been up to? Been missing seeing your pretty face here.

Oh! you are sooo sweet! I have been so busy! Lordchocolate has that old devil flu bug . my children are finishing up school and I am planning my 5year olds graduation party. He has been in 1st grade for about a month but I promised him a kinder grad party like his brothers had. I was also down in Kansas again...stayed real busy while I was there.... It was really sad because I was so close to Hobby Lobby and I did not even go...

But thank you for caring enough to ask about me! How sweet you are!

[Cindy]

Oh I remember those days, and now my little grandson is gone to his mom's for the summer, and I am missing him so much.
My youngest graduated Kindergarten the same day one of my older son's graduated from High School. So we made her a cap and gown and had a graduation party for both of them. She thought she was IT!

Will be praying for y'all, and hope LordChocolate gets well soon.