| Nothing can turn off kids faster to learning | | | | and reading problems are the best type of |
| math than if the lesson is poorly taught. | | | | computer workouts they can get when using the |
| Getting a mathematics answer for a lot of | | | | material. Find out if a math answer is |
| kids can be hard. If your kid experiences | | | | provided for each question too. If you don't |
| this, there is a solution to try to help them | | | | they won't know if it's right, unless you |
| learn this very important skill for life, a | | | | know. |
| math CD to use at home. You need to look for | | | | |
| CDs that meet certain criteria for your child | | | | It's okay to have them read and learn from |
| to get the right answer every time. In other | | | | the computer, but make sure it can print out |
| words, buy one that will connect them, and | | | | work sheets to help them work on finding a |
| not irritate them when trying to find the | | | | math answer. Putting pencil to paper |
| right math answer. | | | | reinforces and imprints the steps through |
| | | | visual and physical activity. Take the time |
| Most kids can use a little extra help with | | | | to go over their work with them, and give |
| math, and it's possible to find a CD that | | | | them that human one to one support on knowing |
| will engage their minds, and they'll want to | | | | the process of finding a math answer. |
| find the math answer. Your job is not to find | | | | Besides, your child needs a little praise, |
| just any CD that teaches math, but one that's | | | | when trying something new, or to find a tough |
| accepted by real educators. Talk with your | | | | math answer. |
| kid's teacher if necessary, or even ask | | | | |
| several math educators for their advice and | | | | You'll need to make sure that efforts are |
| opinion. Good programs are self paced and are | | | | rewarded when they do get the question right. |
| engaging to the mind, so your kid will want | | | | An award printout that they can hang on their |
| to find a math answer. Also, look for one | | | | wall, gives them a lot of encouragement. The |
| that has clearly defined categories and age | | | | instruction CD should provide a way for your |
| appropriate. | | | | kid to slowly work up to more difficult |
| | | | levels, and at the same time not discourages |
| Instruction that uses games to help in math | | | | them with too much at once. Finding the math |
| is one of the best teaching tools. However, | | | | answer gradually is the best way to practice. |
| be sure to find out if the games help them | | | | Who knows, your kid with your help might just |
| understand a real life world connection, and | | | | be the next math genius. |
| its overall application. Puzzles, matrixes | | | | |