Keys to Success in Math

Catherine Whitlock8th grade mathDutchtown Middle School

Giving up is not an option! Math is like building a house, and if the

foundation isn’t firm, as the extra layers get built up around it, eventually, it will fall.

As a parent, exhibit a love of learning and mathematics.

As a parent, please, please, PLEASE do not tell your student, “That’s okay, I wasn’t good in math either.”

Calculate tip at restaurants (decimals & percents)

Figure out sale prices on clothing (fractions) Balance checkbook (positive & negative

integers) Cooking recipes Estimate grocery totals Building projects at home Calculate miles per gallon when filling tank Estimate time of arrival based on speed How much is gross pay? Budget their spending (allowance—big ticket

item)

Math no longer repeats itself.

The current math curriculum does not loop; it constantly builds on knowledge from previous years.

Daily minute checks (warm-ups)

Notes and examples Homework daily Get to know your

child’s teacher. Ask questions that

solicit a response other than, “fine” or “nothing.”

Teacher websites Community

resources --peer-tutoring

Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 8:00 – 8:30 in Room 815.

--Clayton State offers a CRCT prep program; teacher ed students

Books Math Achievement

Grade 8 Algebra (green book) Coach books Buckle Down CRCT Passing the CRCT in

Math

www.crctlessons.com (8th) www.algebrahelp.com www.purplemath.com www.aplusmath.com www.ALEKS.com

Don’t force your child into a box. Every child is different. Music Visual Hands on

Study guides Access practice quizzes or worksheets

online Make flashcards of key points or

vocabulary Ask questions, ask questions, ask

questions—soliciting either oral or written responses.

Positive attitude Priorities Preparedness Practice Patience Persistence People who care!

Success in math unlocks a world of endless opportunities!