Parent Resources

Parent Resources:

Family involvement is an essential element for a student’s success in mathematics. You are one of your child’s most valuable resources. Learning about ways to support your child’s mathematical development is the first step.

**Meaningful math homework is assigned every night – - students must practice in order to master concepts**

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Questions to Support a Child’s Math Homework
Practice is an essential part of a student’s mathematical understanding. Homework can sometimes be a struggle for students. The questions below can guide parents as they support their children through this challenge.
What is the problem you’re working on? What do the directions say? What words do you not understand? Where should you begin? What do you already know that can help you solve the problem? What have you done so far? Where can we find help in your notes, textbook, online? Do you have similar problems to look at? Are there manipulatives that would help?		Can you draw a picture or diagram that would help? Can you explain what you did in class today that might help? Did your teacher work examples today? Who can you call to get help? Can you go onto another problem & come back to this one later? Can you mark this problem so you can ask the teacher for an explanation tomorrow? Can you tell me where you are stuck?
A Small Sample of Jobs that Require Math Skills
Car Stereo Installer Radio DJ Athletes Teacher Nurse Fashion Designer Electrician Carpenters Computer Programmers Painter Event Planner	Clerk or Cashier Jet Fighter or Pilot Cameraman Accountant Secretary Construction worker Technicians Politicians Farmers Business owner Travel Agent	Engineer Sports Announcer Air traffic controller Attorney Scientist Landscaper Managers Salesmen Researchers Animator Customer Service	Astronaut Mechanic Race car driver Physician Meteorologist Plumber Military Personnel Payroll Maintenance Firemen Taxi Driver Bank Teller

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Parent Roadmaps to the National Mathematics Standards

Parent roadmaps in mathematics provide guidance to parents about what their children will be learning and how they can support that learning. These parent roadmaps for each grade level also provide three-year snapshots showing how selected standards progress from year to year so that students will be college and career ready upon their graduation from high school.

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NCTM Parent Resources

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics site provides resources to families to help children succeed in mathematics.

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PTA Parent Guides

The Parents’ Guides to Student Success were developed by teachers, parents and education experts. The guides provide clear, consistent expectations for what students should be learning at each grade in order to be prepared for college and career.