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Math Tutoring for Children with Learning Disabilities (Part 4)
In the past several weeks, we have expounded on the advantages that math tutoring services will offer children that have learning disabilities. You have learned that math deficits are extremely common; however, they are not studied as diligently as deficits in other subjects, such as reading. One of the main complications that kids with learning…
Math Tutoring Services for Children with Learning Disabilities (Part 3)
Thank you for continuing to follow our series, “Math Tutoring Services for Children with Learning Disabilities”. This week, we continue with the third installment of this topic. In Part 1 and Part 2, you were informed of the fact that math deficits are actually quite common among kids – especially those that have been diagnosed…
Math Tutoring Services for Children with Learning Disabilities (Part 2)
Last week, we started our series, “Math Tutoring Services for Children with Learning Disabilities”. This week, we will continue this series and we thank you for electing to follow this information. Last week, we expounded on the fact that math deficits are more common among children than originally believed. This is because reading skills are…
Math Tutoring Services for Children with Learning Disabilities (Part 1)
Millions upon millions of children suffer from some type of learning disability. These disabilities are neurological-based process problems. These issues have the ability to interfere with learning even the most basic skills, such as math, reading, and writing. Additionally, many of the disabilities that currently plague our children may interfere with other types of skills….
Top Traits of a Middle School Math Tutor
As a parent, you want to see your child excel in all areas of their lives – especially academics. While many kids seem to be born with the innate ability to handle all that they are subjected to, there are numerous children that need assistance in achieving success. This is especially true when it comes…
Progress Reports and What They Mean
According to research, it has been determined that one of the most critical of all components related to a child’s learning experience is the need to provide well-informed and highly meaningful feedback to the people who have played a role in the investment of that child’s academic progress. The progress report is a form of…
Math Aids for Students with ADHD – Part 2
Thank you for electing to read our second installment to our series, “Math Aids for Students with ADHD”. Last week, in Part 1 of this series, you learned that students with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder suffer from a neurological behavior disorder that results in inappropriate degrees of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Differences within the Central Nervous…
Math Aids for Students with ADHD – Part 1
There are several math aids available for students that have ADHD. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurobiological behavioral-based disorder that is characterized by chronic and and developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. This disorder originates from structural and neurochemical differences within the Central Nervous System of the body. This physiological-based disorder interferes with…
Bad Progress Report? Don’t Strangle your Child Just Yet…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Director of Miracle Math Coaching Hurray for failure! Yeah for F’s! Yippee for flunking! You must think I’m losing it. But I’m not. It’s progress report time, and I want to share with you how a bad report can be a great opportunity for your child. First, remember back to…
Math Tutor Software Offers Numerous Advantages to Struggling Students
According to statistics, there are many different advantages to having a struggling student use math tutor software. Generally speaking, a student’s unique strengths and weaknesses have the potential to be widely varied. Math is a subject where the skill levels may reach the highest point of variation. This may make it very difficult to meet…
The Importance of Connecting with Your Child’s Teacher
According to experts, connecting with your child’s teacher is one of the most important activities that you may do for your child. The reason being is that, if a positive partnership is developed between you and the person that educates your child, it will contribute to the student’s overall level of success in school. Numerous…
What’s All the Buzz About Connecting Art and Math?
What is all of this chatter on the rise about connecting art and math? For starters, it’s awesome for students. Haven’t heard about it yet? Here’s the rundown. It was time to put a bit of STEAM into STEM STEAM is an educational philosophy developed a few years ago that is gaining ground quickly…
Mastering High School Online Courses Starts with Closing the Student’s Learning Gaps from Lost Summer Learning
Expecting your child to master their high school online courses may seem like a challenging endeavor; this is especially true when you consider the fact that it is imperative to close the student’s learning gaps that were created from lost summer learning. According to numerous studies, children and teenagers require ongoing opportunities to learn skills…
Are You Smarter than an 8th Grader?
I was surprised when I came across an 8th grade Math test from the year 1912. Students who nailed this exam could probably teach in today’s middle schools. The questions gave me a headache, and I’m a mathematician. I’ll spare you the really hard questions. Can you answer the three below? The answers are…
5 Simple Ways for Parents to Help Teachers Help your Child
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and CEO of Miracle Math Coaching Consider teachers the Super Heroes of your child’s academic life. Among other powers, they instill knowledge with a vengeance, reinforce it with conviction, motivate like a cheerleader, mentor like a coach and nurture with compassion. School’s starting up, and teachers are fastening on their…