Encourage your child to
use a daily math assignment book.
Follow the progress your
child is making in math. Check with your child daily about his
homework.
If you do not understand
your child's math assignments, engage in frequent communication with
his or her teacher.
If your child is
experiencing problems in math, contact the teacher to learn whether he
or she is working at grade level and what can be done at home to help
improve academic progress.
Request that your child's
teacher schedule after-school math tutoring sessions if your child
really needs help.
Advocate with the
principal for the use of research-based peer tutoring programs for
math. These tutoring programs have proven results, and students really
enjoy them.
Use household chores as
opportunities for reinforcing math learning such as cooking and repair
activities.
Try to be aware of how
your child is being taught math, and do not teach strategies and
shortcuts that conflict with the approach the teacher is using. Check
in with the teacher and ask what you can do to help. Ask the teacher
about online resources that you can use with your child at home.
At the beginning of the year, ask your child's teacher for a list of suggestions that will enable you to help your child with math homework.
Source: U.S. Department of Education
