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| ashemax |
| Posted on: July 28th, 2005, 4:11pm |
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I am still on a quest to find a math program that Emily will be open to using. She doesn't like math. My guess is she doesn't like it because she can't grasp the concepts yet. I've debated back and forth whether I should just let it go for awhile until she's more able to grasp the concepts or keep trying to find something now.
I am having a tough time having a 6.5 yo who can't hardly add. I am a firm believer in waiting until they are ready but I am being sorely tested with this subject.
Do I wait, do I keep trying things??? I'm still on the fence and I'm still wanting to try to find something, even though my pocketbook will take a hit (and has already with a Saxon 1 purchase and Miquon purchase).
My current information gathering involves the Montessori-based math program called Shillermath. Anyone use it, have opinions about it, heard about it????
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| Jules |
| Posted on: July 28th, 2005, 6:52pm |
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You know, Amy, you might just work on basic skills with her for awhile and not worry about a serious math program. Do you have any inclination as to what her learning style is? If she's not grasping the concepts, she's probably still too concrete in her thinking. Are you using manipulatives?
Email me if you want to talk more about it. Math can be really tough for some kids. The Shillermath program looks great, but is seriously pricey. You can teach math without all of that (though I would LOVE to have a set of Base 10 materials).
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| Beth |
| Posted on: July 28th, 2005, 8:29pm |
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I do not know if this helps, especially because I am ignorant of the Shillermath program, but I have worked with math shy kids before. Perhaps you could find the everyday uses of math and find an area that most interests her. For example, if she gets an allowance. Ask her to keep track of how much she has, how much the things she wants to buy cost, and how much she needs for bigger ticket items. Or, if she is into cooking or baking, have her figure out the measurements and times and see how she does. If you find an area that interests her and she HAS to understand a mathematic concept to accomplish it she is more likely to jump in. Once she gets a math project that is fun for her, her anxiety will diminish. Some ideas to try: let her write checks (have an old checkbook from a closed account?); count and pattern beads for necklaces; play with the scale (my daughter was thrilled when she found out she weighs the same as the dog); play around with telling time; play with Cuisenaire rods; have her keep track of how many pages each family member reads each day; have her measure her room to see which pieces of furniture would fit into it; let her make charts and graphs of things that interest her.
I agree with your instinct to wait until she is ready, though, I completely empathize with your frustration. Good luck. |
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