Family Engagement
"How is never as important as why."
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Meaningful Parental engagement in a child’s education can lead to increased academic & financial outcomes!
It takes a village! The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model (which was developed with the CDC) emphasizes the interconnectedness of health, education, and community in supporting the whole child.
Children have diverse needs; no single approach is right for all children. Parents and teachers are among the most important people in the lives of children. From birth, children rely on parents to provide them with the care they need to be happy and healthy, and to grow and develop well.
Parents need support from intervention programs and services that are based on approaches that have been rigorously tested and shown to work. Parents have diverse needs; no single approach is right for all parents. Schools should treat parents as equal partners when figuring out which services most benefit them and their children, such as supporting health and safety, along with using appropriate discipline without harshness.
The more parental engagement, the more students are likely to excel in academics, especially in math. An involved parent takes part in the activities already determined by the school, while an engaged parent takes a step further, often becoming part of the school's decision-making process. Both types of parents can produce better outcomes for students.
Parents and teachers can help students become more financially literate. The link between financial capability and math skills is common sense. It's never too early to start teaching students the basics of money management. Exposure to financial education at an early age can lay the foundation for a more successful financial future. Greater financial knowledge can empower students of all ages to better manage their money and improve their quality of life!
Middle school is defined by student-centeredness, development of the whole child, responsiveness to the unique needs of individual students, student empowerment, and democratic structure. There is no higher priority than the intellectual, socio-emotional, and physical health of our students.
WHAT CAN PARENTS DO TO HELP THEIR CHILD WITH MATH?
Just like nobody ever learned to speak a language just by learning the rules of grammar, nobody learns math by memorizing the rules of how to arrange numbers and symbols in order to find the right answer to a problem. So, parents can help their child learn math through real-life experiences, such as paying bills, shopping for the best price, baking, understanding sports (being a player and team statistics), playing music, and figuring out distance, time, and cost for travel.
Parents can discuss with their children about money when paying bills, because calculating money while paying bills can help increase a child's understanding of and confidence in the calculation of decimals (Resource: https://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/en.html; https://www.uscurrency.gov/educational-materials)
Children can learn different mathematical concepts in the kitchen or while doing routine shopping with their parents. When mathematics is learned in daily life, it helps to reinforce computation, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. (Resource: https://guam.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/mathcore/)
Parents can have their children weigh items using a kitchen scale, because it will sharpen the child's skills, such as estimating weights, fluid measurements, and even cooking time.
Parents can have their children calculating the proportions of ingredients in recipes, which can help children become familiar with the concept of ratios, proportions, and mixed numbers.
Parents can remind their children to check the nutrition label of the foods they have at home and/or buy at the store, because calculating calories in their food will reinforce math skills as well as the importance of a balanced diet to avoid junk foods.
'Junk food' is food that contains high levels of fats, salt or sugar, and lacks nutrients such as fibre, vitamins and minerals. In the short-term, junk foods can make you feel tired, bloated, and unable to concentrate. Long-term, junk foods may lead to tooth decay, poor bowel habits, unhealthy weight, and diabetes.
Estimation is an important skill in mathematics. Parents can have their children practice quick and approximate calculations without the help of a calculator. Children learn better when involved in real-life activities, rather than just solving problems from a textbook.
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portion_size_pitfalls 1.pdfA positive school culture is where students & teachers feel safe, supported, and engaged.
Success, joy, and accomplishment are all main features of a positive school culture! Having a positive school culture has an impact, not just on the attitudes of students and teachers, but on the entire learning experience! School administrators, teachers, and parents play a vital role in creating a positive school culture.
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EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH CAN HELP TO CREATE A POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE!
"The traditional grading system is not aligned to learning outcomes, or what a student is learning. There's no explanation for what got a student to the grade they achieved. Some may be learning more than others, but not able to apply their knowledge well to the task at hand. A better grading system allows for multiple attempts of content mastery."" -- Rick Wormeli
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." -- Frederick Douglass
"Adapt what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own." --Bruce Lee
Pluralistic multiculturalism that leaves you not only knowing and loving what is good in the traditions of your own culture but also understanding and appreciating the traditions of others. It is the only way to build bridges of loyalty across the ethnicities that have so often divided us. Teachers can show respect for children of diverse cultures by showing respect for the products of their cultures!
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