Homework Series 103: Math
As a parent, I hated helping with math homework; it was not my strong suit.
I got decent grades in school and can do the basics, but I swear they produced new math with each child.
My kids had to teach me which is a good learning strategy for your child to ensure they understand the work.
Here are seven tips to help your child with their math homework:
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Read the directions carefully. Make sure you understand what the question is asking you to do.
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Take your time. Do not rush through the problems. Work on one problem at a time and ensure you understand it before moving on to the next.
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Show your work. Write out the steps you took to solve the problem. This will help you keep track of what you have done and will make it easier for your teacher to grade your work.
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Check your answers. After solving a problem, double-check your work to ensure you have done it correctly. This can help you catch mistakes before they become a problem.
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Ask for help. If you have trouble with a problem, do not hesitate to ask your teacher or a classmate for help. They may be useable to explain it in a way that makes more sense to you.
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Practice, practice, practice. The more you practice, the better you will get at math. Try to work on a little bit of math every day to help build your skills.
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Stay organized. Keep all your math notes and homework in one place so you can easily find them when needed. This can also help you stay on top of your assignments and avoid falling behind.
Some students need to use as many practice questions as possible, while others can benefit by repeatedly listening to the math lecture. Decide which methods work best for you and practice to master your technique.
Need more help?
Below are ten online math resources that can be helpful for students.
Cool Math
Coolmath offers a variety of math games, puzzles, and activities for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Desmos
Desmos is a free online graphing calculator used to plot graphs, solve equations, and explore mathematical concepts.
IXL
IXL is an adaptive learning platform providing personalized math practice for pre-K to high school students.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy offers free math lessons, quizzes, and exercises for students from kindergarten to college.
Math Forum
Mathforum is an online community where students can ask math questions and receive expert answers.
Math is Fun
Math is Fun offers interactive math games, puzzles, and worksheets for students of all ages.
Math Goodies
Math Goodies offers free math lessons, worksheets, and interactive tools for students in grades 3-12
Math Playground
Math Playground offers a variety of math games, logic puzzles, and math videos for elementary and middle school students.
Mathway
Mathway is an online tool that can help students solve math problems, including algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.
Wolfram Alpha
Wolfram Alpha is a computational knowledge engine that can help students solve complex math problems, perform calculations, and generate graphs and visualizations.
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