Many children see "math" as a four letter word. It's not quite as simple to master for some of us as lets say... reading and writing. That was definitely the case for me. I struggled with mathematics all the way through my senior year of college where I'd pushed calculus to my final semester and almost didn't graduate... that is after my calculus final had been graded! lol Thank the Lord for the a teacher who graded on the curve, which sparred me repeating the class over the Summer and postponing my diploma.
I definitely don't miss the stress of studying math, but then again... that stress hasn't entirely departed from my life. I'm living with elements of those feelings of dread all over again through my son who finds the subject less than thrilling.
If you're a homeschooler.... DreamBox has a link for homeschoolers looking for an individualized computer-based math program. The program includes a parent dashboard, giving you the tools to track your student's progress. You'll also be able to view the skills your child is learning at any given time and you'll receive parental notifications via email as they pass academic hurdles. This program is intended for grade levels K-3 and is intended to make learning math a fun and rewarding experience. You'll even find printable achievement certificates!
This program is also recommended for use in schools. If you're a teacher or school administrator responsible for seeking out new learning programs, maybe you should try the free 14 day trial?
If you've used DreamBox, please share your experiences. I'd love to learn more!
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I admit that it's really hard to train kids to like the math subject. I mean they feel like they are not interested and lazy to learn about it.
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