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Here’s
a list of things you can do to help your child grow in knowledge and
skill….
A)
I give homework almost every day in math class.
Sometimes there’s enough time to get most of it done in class,
but most often the student will end up taking some or all of it home to
finish. It is very
important that you set aside a specific block of time each week night
for your child to study. It’s
best if the time is the same each night, and that nothing short
of a natural disaster is allowed to conflict with their studies or
distract them (TV, visits from friends, etc.) during that time.
B)
Please make sure to review and sign the progress report I send
home with your child every two weeks.
It has all of the assignments and respective grades earned for
the current semester in my class. If
you monitor your student’s progress, you will be in a position to
consistently enforce whatever reward or discipline system you have in
place to support their academic growth.
C)
I’ve written several interactive math programs that you’re
welcome to use on your home computer.
Just bring or send me a blank, formatted 3.5” floppy disk, and
I’ll be glad to make a copy for you.
The programs are: "Homemath",
which addresses practice needs in basic math skills (mixed numbers,
decimals, and whole number operations); “Geometry”, which provides
practice in applying geometric formulae for perimeter, surface area, and
volume for various shapes and objects (calculator required); “Timerate”,
a program that teaches the application of basic time-rate principles at
both simple and difficult (two variable) levels (calculator required);
and “Speed”, which is designed for students who require greater
skill in multiplication tables, as well as mental math in addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers.
D)
If your child could benefit from extra help, here are a few
options:
1.
I’m here every day before and after school to help students who
have questions on concepts or homework problems. It’s best if they come to me with specific questions on
specific problems, rather than just showing up unprepared. Like the family doctor, I can be of much more help if I know
“where it hurts”, than I can if my math “patients” show up for
help without being able to give me some idea of what the problem is.
2.
There is an after school tutoring program available at CCHS, free
of charge. The man to
contact is Mike Coulter. His
phone number at work is 276-5870 x 5903, or you can e-mail him at coultem@canon.k12.co.us
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Remember,
your child spends less than one third of his or her weekday in class;
the rest of their day is entirely under your control.
It is imperative that the message a student gets at home
regarding the importance of a good education is a positive, consistent
one. I thank you for your
concern and support in helping me to provide the math skills your
student will gain here at CCHS.
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