10 Ways Parents Can Become Part of the Equation for Math Success
Involved Parents + Determined Students = MATH SUCCESS
1. Have a POSITIVE attitude about math. What you say and do influences how your child thinks and
feels.
2. Sharpen your child’s real-world math skills by pointing out how math surrounds us and by providing opportunities to put into practice what he/she is learning in daily life. Use clocks, read thermometers,
count money and make change, and read recipes.
3. MATH CAN BE FUN! Prove it by filling your home with playing cards, dominoes, logic games, puzzles, math board games and building materials. Think about adding math-themed picture books to your child’s home library.
4. Ask your child to explain his/her math assignments. Make sure he/she understands what is being taught. You may even ask him/her to teach it to you.
5. Review your child’s homework. REMEMBER: MISTAKES MAKE TEACHABLE MOMENTS!
6. Talk to your child’s teacher about how you can become a more involved and active participant in the
learning process.
7. PRACTICE MATH FACTS AND VOCABULARY WITH YOUR CHILD. Each home should have a set of flashcards for this purpose. You may also want to find and visit websites, which will give your child much needed drill and practice in this area.
8. PERSISTENCE is vital to math success. Encourage your child to be determined, focused and positive. Children need to believe in their math abilities and NEVER GIVE UP!
9. When possible and appropriate, encourage your child to complete additional problems in math to
enhance his/ her growing skills.
10. PRAISE your child’s hard work and accomplishment. With well-deserved success, he/she will embark on a life-long love of mathematical learning.
1. Have a POSITIVE attitude about math. What you say and do influences how your child thinks and
feels.
2. Sharpen your child’s real-world math skills by pointing out how math surrounds us and by providing opportunities to put into practice what he/she is learning in daily life. Use clocks, read thermometers,
count money and make change, and read recipes.
3. MATH CAN BE FUN! Prove it by filling your home with playing cards, dominoes, logic games, puzzles, math board games and building materials. Think about adding math-themed picture books to your child’s home library.
4. Ask your child to explain his/her math assignments. Make sure he/she understands what is being taught. You may even ask him/her to teach it to you.
5. Review your child’s homework. REMEMBER: MISTAKES MAKE TEACHABLE MOMENTS!
6. Talk to your child’s teacher about how you can become a more involved and active participant in the
learning process.
7. PRACTICE MATH FACTS AND VOCABULARY WITH YOUR CHILD. Each home should have a set of flashcards for this purpose. You may also want to find and visit websites, which will give your child much needed drill and practice in this area.
8. PERSISTENCE is vital to math success. Encourage your child to be determined, focused and positive. Children need to believe in their math abilities and NEVER GIVE UP!
9. When possible and appropriate, encourage your child to complete additional problems in math to
enhance his/ her growing skills.
10. PRAISE your child’s hard work and accomplishment. With well-deserved success, he/she will embark on a life-long love of mathematical learning.