Activities for helping your child with math.

Examples:

• • Ask you child what they learned in math class each day. Have them show you an example.

  • Practice math facts for 15 minutes a night.

• • Read the notes in your child's math notebook. Ask them to explain or clarify what they say. Have them teach you how to do the examples in the notes.

  • Involve your child in any math you do at home such as budgeting, planning an event, or cooking.

  • Ask you child to show you the papers they get back. Have them correct any errors on then.

  • Have your child determine the tip when the family goes out to dinner.

  • While shopping, have your child calculate the savings and sale price of items you are considering purchasing.

  • Use the textbook to review and practice areas that are difficult for your child.

  • Practice math vocabulary with flash cards or games such as pictionary.

  • Create a chapter summary of concepts and skills as a review before a chapter test.

  • Check your child's online grades regularly.

  • Set high expectations for your child! Expecting them to do well says that you believe that they can be successful.